A Statement That Describes How Variables Are Expected to Be

question 103

Multiple Choice

A statement that describes how variables are expected to be related to one another, often according to predictions from a theory, is known as a ________.

• A) correlation
• B) hypothesis
• C) secondary prediction
• D) primary function

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Definitions:

Social Control

The mechanisms, strategies, and institutions society uses to enforce norms and regulate behavior.

Civil Conduct

Behavior that is acceptable and appropriate in civil society and legal contexts, often pertaining to respect for laws and interpersonal etiquette.

Supreme Power

The highest authority or power in a given context, often referring to sovereign governments or entities.

Common Law

A body of legal principles that derives from judicial decisions rather than statutes or written legislation.