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ishan

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A theory is best defined as a
 
  a. set of concepts and propositions used to control developmental outcomes.
  b. set of concepts and propositions intended to describe and explain some aspect of experience.
  c. factual description of developmental phenomena.
  d. series of systematic tests of all available hypotheses.

Question 2

The key element of the scientific method is the belief that _____ should determine the merits of an idea.
 
  a. systematic observation
  b. logic
  c. debate
  d. intuition



meryzewe

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



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