Manfred Has Spent a Lifetime Developing a Detailed Explanation for Why

question 151

Multiple Choice

Manfred has spent a lifetime developing a detailed explanation for why some children have difficulty learning arithmetic. She has written a book on this topic, which presents her ideas, including a set of assumptions about mathematical thinking, a set of predictions about which children will experience the most difficulty, and an overarching explanation for the entire phenomenon. Using the terms of science, we would conclude that Dr. Manfred's work represents what would typically be called a(n) :

• A) hypothesis
• B) theory
• C) evolution
• D) maturational determination

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Definitions:

Communication Efforts

The deliberate actions taken to convey information, ideas, or feelings to others.

Practical

Relating to actual experience or use; concerned with the application or use of something rather than theory.

Timely

Occurring at a suitable or opportune moment, often implying promptness or appropriateness in timing.

Communicating

The act of conveying information or expressing ideas and feelings through verbal, non-verbal, written, or visual means.