A Theory Is an Intellectual Tool That

question 42

Multiple Choice

A theory is an intellectual tool that

• A) is not anything like a model.
• B) helps us to see how phenomena are interrelated.
• C) is a set of organized truths about the world.
• D) is the most precise statement one can make.

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Definitions:

Goose Decoys

Artificial birds used by hunters to attract real geese into shooting range or by birdwatchers for observation.

Null Hypothesis

A theory that there is no statistical significance between specified populations, any observed difference being due to sampling or experimental error.

Golf Balls

Small, hard balls used in the game of golf, designed with dimples to reduce air resistance and increase distance when hit.

PGA

Professional Golfers' Association, an organization for professional golf players, or a reference to the tour operated by this organization.