Which of the Following Statements Best Defines a Theory

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines a theory?

• A)A combination of results from different studies that identify how strong the evidence is for a particular research finding.
• B)A proposition made based on a researcher's belief that provides a starting point for further investigation.
• C)A set of analytic statements that explain a set of phenomena, such as why people practice poor health behaviors.
• D)A creation of two or more conditions that differ from each other in exact and predetermined ways.

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Integer

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