« previous next »

Author Question: What is a theory and why does it play a vital role in a scientific discipline? What is used to ... (Read 34 times)

folubunmi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
on: Jun 20, 2018
What is a theory and why does it play a vital role in a scientific discipline? What is used to support a theory? Describe the function of a developmental theory.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A researcher who takes a person-centered approach:
 
  a. Assesses multiple aspects of functioning simultaneously
  b. Takes a nonlinear approach to data analysis
  c. Attempts to describe patterns that occur in individual development
  d. All of the above


abro1885

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Theories help us to describe or explain development. Research findings can support a theory or provide data for revising the theory. Developmental theories describe change within or across developmental domains and describe change over time.

Answer to Question 2

D


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

About one in five American adults and teenagers have had a genital herpes infection—and most of them don't know it. People with genital herpes have at least twice the risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to it than those people who do not have genital herpes.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Discipline-specific training can take years to perfect. Discipline-specific training can take years to perfect.
Charles Darwin may be dead and gone but a recent write-in campaign has pitted him against Republican Charles Darwin may be dead and gone but a recent write-in campaign has pitted him against Republican
Scientific Method Scientific Method
Role of cooperativity of binding in regulation Role of cooperativity of binding in regulation
Scientific monitoring with environmental policy (SOER) Scientific monitoring with environmental policy (SOER)
Phospholipids’ Role in Your Cell Membranes Phospholipids’ Role in Your Cell Membranes
Video: The primary factors that affect circulation - MABP, CO and SVR

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library