How Do Hypotheses Differ from Theories

question 45

Multiple Choice

How do hypotheses differ from theories?

• A)Theories are more comprehensive than hypotheses.
• B)Theories must be testable; hypotheses do not need to be testable.
• C)Hypotheses are educated guesses, and theories are tentative explanations.
• D)Hypotheses are derived from experimentation, whereas theories are derived from observation.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

Assignment of participants in an experiment to groups in such a way that each person has an equal chance of being placed in any group.

Convenience Sampling

A sampling method where participants are selected based on their availability and willingness to take part, rather than using random selection.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the condition that may or may not change as a result of changes in the independent variable.

Vitamin Supplement

A dietary addition that provides nutrients, such as vitamins or minerals, intended to supplement one's nutrition.