In the Context of Psychology's Scientific Method,a(n)_____ Is an Educated

question 135

Multiple Choice

In the context of psychology's scientific method,a(n) _____ is an educated guess that derives logically from a theory.

• A)operational definition
• B)fact
• C)hypothesis
• D)variable

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Definitions:

Coefficient Of Correlation

A numerical method for determining the vigor and pathway of a linear bond between two variables.

Scatter Diagram

A graph in which the values of two variables are plotted along two axes, the pattern of the resulting points revealing any correlation present.

Standard Error Of Estimate

A measure of the accuracy of predictions made with a regression line, representing how spread out observed values are from the regression line.

Sum Of Squares For Error

The sum of squared differences between observed and predicted values in a regression model, measuring the discrepancy between the data and the model.