__________Is the Philosophy Focusing on What Works as the Criterion

question 55

Multiple Choice

__________is the philosophy focusing on what works as the criterion of what should be viewed as tentatively true and useful in research and practice.

• A) Common sense
• B) Pragmatism
• C) Compatability
• D) Saturation

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A foundational assumption stating there is no meaningful variance or impact, serving as the initial basis for statistical analysis.

Theorem

A statement that has been proven on the basis of previously established statements, such as other theorems, and generally accepted principles, like axioms.

Directional Test

Another term for a one-tailed test, emphasizing the test's focus on detecting an effect in a specific direction, either positive or negative.

One-Tailed Test

A hypothesis test in which the region of rejection is on only one side of the sampling distribution, used when the alternative hypothesis specifies the direction of the effect.