A theory is best described as: a) an explanation of why ...

[danielfitts88]

A theory is best described as:
 
  a) an explanation of why something happens
  b) a set of hypotheses about some naturally occurring event
  c) a set of principles explaining cause and effect relationships
  d) an abstract description of something

Question 2

The primary functions of a theory are to:
 
  a) explain past observations and predict future observations
  b) develop testable hypotheses and create laboratory experiments
  c) generate abstract principles and explain their application
  d) model performance and evaluate its effectiveness

[LP]

Answer to Question 1

c,

Answer to Question 2

a,

[danielfitts88]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[rleezy04]

Great answer, keep it coming