What Is a Theory

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is a theory?

• A)A guess about the current state of the world.
• B)An educated guess about how two events relate to each other.
• C)A logically consistent set of statements that explain a phenomenon of interest.
• D)An unproven hypothesis.
• E)An unprovable set of assumptions that establish untestable propositions about the world.

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Definitions:

Disharmony with Nature

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Legal Mandate

An authoritative command or instruction, often given by a legal body or law, which mandates a certain action or behavior.

Suicidal Ideation

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Extended Families

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