Which of the Following Is Not a Use of Theory

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a use of theory in social scientific thinking?

• A) Theories supply frameworks within which concepts and variables acquire special significance
• B) Theories link studies together
• C) Theories can be improved through hypothesis testing
• D) Theories provide patterns for the interpretation of data

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Definitions:

Negative Relationship

A type of correlation where an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in another variable.

No Relationship

Outcome of research in which two variables are not related; changes in the first variable are not associated with changes in the second variable.

Negative Linear Relationship

A direct relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable leads to a decrease in another.

Positive Linear Relationship

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable, depicted as a straight line.