What is a theory?

Question 1

set of related assumptions. A single assumption that allow scientists to use logical deductive reasoning to formulate testable hypothesis

Answer 1

theory

Question 2

five further explanations of the theory

Answer 2

1. set of assumptions
2. set of related assumptions
3. keyword definition is an assumption
4. Researchers use logical deductive reasoning to formulate hypotheses
5. qualifier testable

Question 3

a single assumption can never fill all the requirements of an adequate theory

Answer 3

the theory is a set of assumptions

Question 4

isolated assumptions can neither generate meaningful hypotheses nor possess internal consistency - two criteria of a useful theory

Answer 4

theory is a set of assumptions

Question 5

homogeneity among the items of the test

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internal consistency

Question 6

The components of a theory are not proven facts because their validity has been absolutely established. They are, however, accepted as if they were true.

Answer 6

keyword in the definition is assumptions

Question 7

used by the researcher to formulate hypotheses

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deductive reasoning

Question 8

The tenets of a theory must be stated with sufficient precision and logical consistency to permit scientists to deduce clearly stated hypotheses

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the researchers use deductive reasoning to formulate hypotheses

Question 9

unless a hypothesis can be tested in some way, it is worthless. The hypothesis need not be tested immediately, but it must suggest the possibility that scientists in the future might develop the necessary means to test it.

Answer 9

qualifier testable

Question 10

able to be tested or tried

Answer 10

testable