Your Classmate Has Asked You to Explain What Makes a Good

question 49

Essay

Your classmate has asked you to explain what makes a good theory.What do you tell him/her? Be sure to include the characteristics of a good theory discussed in this chapter.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural

The combination of social and cultural factors that affect individual development.

Demographic

Statistical data relating to the population and the particular groups within it, used in marketing, planning, and social studies.

Technological

Relating to or involving technology, especially in the context of new developments.

Adjusted Gross Income

An individual's total gross income minus specific deductions, used in the United States tax system to determine how much income is taxable.