A __________ Is a Collection of Verbal and Symbolic Assertions

question 19

Multiple Choice

A __________ is a collection of verbal and symbolic assertions that specify how and why two or more variables are related, and the conditions under which they should and should not relate.

• A) hypothesis
• B) theory
• C) data set
• D) fact
• E) statistic

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Definitions:

Behavior Rating Scale

A tool used to systematically assess and document individuals' behaviors, often in educational or clinical settings.

Babbling

The stage in child language development where infants produce sounds that resemble speech as an early form of communication.

Receptive Vocabulary

The ability to understand words and language spoken or written by others.

Expressive Vocabulary

The set of words a person can actively use in speech or writing to express their thoughts and feelings.