In the Social Sciences,a Theory Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

In the social sciences,a theory is:

• A) a guess
• B) an incorrect assertion
• C) a denial that something took place
• D) a reasoned,empirically-based explanation for a set of events or condition
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

An assessment of the range of variation or the breadth of dispersion of data points.

Homeowners

Individuals or entities who own and usually reside in a dwelling such as a house or apartment.

Normal Distribution

A probability distribution that is symmetric about the mean, showing that data near the mean are more frequent in occurrence than data far from the mean.

Standard Deviation

A quantification of the scope of dispersion or difference among a set of numerical values.