In Science,what Is the Relationship Among Explanations,associations,and Theories

question 31

Multiple Choice

In science,what is the relationship among explanations,associations,and theories?

• A) An explanation must show how and why the thing to be understood is associated with or related to something else. Theories require covariation: when one thing (a variable) changes, the other one varies as well. Associations provide explanations for both explanations and theories.
• B) They mean the same thing.
• C) An explanation must show how and why the thing to be understood is associated with or related to something else. Associations require covariation: when one thing (a variable) changes, the other one varies as well. Theories provide explanations for associations.
• D) Explanations and associations are explained by theories, which are observed relationships between two or more variables.
• E) An explanation must show how and why the thing to be understood is associated with or related to something else. Thus, explanations and associations are the same thing. A theory is a suggested but as yet unverified explanation.

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Definitions:

Buffered

A solution's capacity to resist changes in pH when acids or bases are added.

Polar Solvents

Substances that have a partial positive and partial negative charge, making them effective at dissolving ionic and other polar substances.

Ions

Atoms or molecules with a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Gases

Substances that can expand freely to fill any space available, irrespective of its quantity.