All of the Following Can Be Considered Definitions of "Theory

question 39

Multiple Choice

All of the following can be considered definitions of "theory" EXCEPT:

• A) a theory is an explanation of scientific laws
• B) a theory is an integrated explanation of numerous hypotheses, each supported by a large body of observations and experiments
• C) a theory is a condensation and simplification of many data that previously appeared unrelated
• D) a theory is a prediction for new data suggesting new relationships among a range of natural phenomena
• E) a theory is an ethical principle based on a religious foundation

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional

An observational study method that examines data collected from a population or a selected representative sample at one particular moment.

Prevalence Of Smoking

The proportion of a population that smokes, measured at a specific point in time.

Anonymous Survey

A survey in which the identities of the respondents are not known to the researchers, ensuring privacy and encouraging honest answers.

Case-control Study

An observational study design in which two groups differing in outcome are identified and compared on the basis of some supposed causal attribute.