The Continuity-Discontinuity Debate Refers to Disagreement

question 14

Multiple Choice

The continuity-discontinuity debate refers to disagreement

• A) over whether psychological knowledge is universally applicable.
• B) over whether histories of psychology should focus on external factors.
• C) over whether psychological concepts have stable meanings over time.
• D) over whether psychology continuously progresses toward greater truth.

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Definitions:

Research Hypothesis

A specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in your study.

Population Hypothesis

A statement about a characteristic or parameter of a population that is to be tested through statistical analysis.

Null Hypothesis

Another rephrased definition: A default hypothesis that suggests no effect or no difference, serving as a basis for statistical testing.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statement that contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting some effect, difference, or relationship exists in the population.