Forming a Hypothesis Is the Second Step in a Scientific

question 188

Multiple Choice

Forming a hypothesis is the second step in a scientific investigation.This step is derived from which goal of psychology?

• A)control
• B)explaining
• C)predicting
• D)changing

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