Hypotheses and Theories Are Based on an Informal Method of Investigation

question 37

True/False

Hypotheses and theories are based on an informal method of investigation.

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Definitions:

Sensitive Period

In linguistic theory, the period from about 18 months to puberty when the brain is thought to be especially capable of learning language because of its plasticity.

Mean Length of Utterance

A measure used in language development research to calculate the average length of spoken statements or sentences, often used to assess linguistic progress in children.

Morphemes

The smallest units of meaning within a language, which can be a word or a part of a word such as a prefix or suffix.

Mental Abilities

The range of cognitive functions including reasoning, problem solving, memory, and understanding.