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AEWBW

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on: Jun 20, 2018
A model differs from a theory in that it
 
  a. explains why a particular effect occurs
  b. is constructed from physical objects
  c. can not be tested by research
  d. is less strongly supported by empirical evidence
  e. explains how but not why concepts are related

Question 2

A specific proposition that logically follows from a theory is a (an)
 
  a. induction
  b. hypothesis
  c. empirical generalization
  d. post hoc explanation
  e. model


joanwhite

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

b


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