What Is an Underlying Goal Typical of Theory Construction

question 143

Multiple Choice

What is an underlying goal typical of theory construction

• A) to guide future research by generating new hypotheses 
• B) to obtain concrete findings that are accepted by other scientists 
• C) to initiate a standard step-like process that quickly moves toward the truth 
• D) to complete a circular process that is self-fulfilling

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