An Educated Guess or a Testable Statement Used to Answer

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Short Answer

An educated guess or a testable statement used to answer a question about observations is referred to as a(n) ________.

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Definitions:

Dependency Theory

An economic theory suggesting that developing nations are dependent on developed nations and this dependency inhibits their growth and development.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality as causes of conflict and social change.

Functionalism

A theoretical framework in sociology that emphasizes the interdependence of the parts of a society and their role in maintaining societal stability.

Absolute Poverty

A condition characterized by the severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education, and information.