RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION
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Question
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A ____ leads to a ____
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theory; hypothesis
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hypothesis; theory
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A hypothesis is a tentative explanation of an observation that can be tested. It acts as a starting point for further explanation. Theory, on the other hand, is an explanation of some aspect of the natural world that’s well-justified by facts, tested hypotheses, and laws.
Detailed explanation-2: -So if you have a concept that is based on substantiated research, it’s a theory. But if you’re working off of an assumption that you still need to test, it’s a hypothesis. So remember, first comes a hypothesis, then comes theory.
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