The Function of Theory Is To

question 6

Multiple Choice

The function of theory is to:

• A) explain behaviour of humans and institutions
• B) explain patterns in the social world
• C) offer testable explanations for observed relationships
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Coefficient Of Determination

A statistical measure, often denoted as R-squared, that represents the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variables, indicating the strength of the relationship.

Variation

The measurable difference between members of a population or set of data points.

Coefficient Of Correlation

An evaluative score indicating the intensity and directional path of a linear connection between two factors.

Variation

Variation refers to the degree to which data points in a dataset or population differ from each other and from the mean.