Which of the Following Statements Is True About Proving a Theory

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about proving a theory?

• A) An accepted Positive Accounting Theory purports to provide sound predictions the majority of the time.
• B) An accepted Positive Accounting Theory that purports to explain and predict, must hold true in all cases.
• C) A Positive Accounting Theory does not need to be tested or proven.
• D) An accepted Positive Accounting Theory has no 'exceptions to the rule'.

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Definitions:

Sample Approximates

Estimates derived from a sample that are used to infer characteristics of the overall population.

Research Hypotheses

Statements made by researchers that predict a relationship or difference between variables in a study.

Multiple Samples

The collection of two or more samples from different populations, which may be compared to each other in statistical analysis.

Population

The entire group of individuals or instances about whom the research is concerned, from which a sample may be drawn for analysis.