A Theory Is A

question 83

Multiple Choice

A theory is a:

• A)hypothesis that stimulates research but cannot itself be tested
• B)product of the quantitative research process
• C)series of statements that guides the qualitative research process
• D)set of cause-and-effect statements that can be tested with data
• E)world view or orientation toward the world

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