Scientists Generate _____, or Proposed Explanations for a Given Phenomenon

question 27

Multiple Choice

Scientists generate _____, or proposed explanations for a given phenomenon, that can be tested by research.

• A) theories
• B) hypotheses
• C) cohorts
• D) subjective opinions

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Definitions:

Promotes Complacency

Describes conditions or practices that encourage a sense of satisfaction with the current state of affairs, potentially hindering improvement or progress.

Competing Objectives

Divergent or opposing goals among individuals or groups within an organization, often leading to challenges in decision-making and prioritization.

Dependent

In a research context, the dependent variable is the one being tested and measured, often to see how it is influenced by changes in an independent variable.

Office Cubicles

Semi-private working spaces divided by partitions, commonly used in offices to provide employees with a personal workspace.