Testability Refers to the Idea That a Good Theory Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

Testability refers to the idea that a good theory is capable of being ______.

• A) studied
• B) quantified
• C) disproved
• D) published

Identify how research hypotheses guide the research design and analysis process.

Understand the role and formulation of hypotheses in the research process.

Understand the importance of a precise and clear research question.

Develop the ability to translate research statements into statistical terminology.

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Definitions:

Prothrombin Time

A blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot, used to assess the efficiency of the clotting mechanism.

Seconds

The basic unit of time in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to 1/60th of a minute.

Venipuncture

The process of puncturing a vein with a needle to draw blood or administer medication.

Buffy Coat

The layer between the packed red blood cells and plasma in a centrifuged blood sample; this layer contains the white blood cells and platelets.