Theory Testing Flashcards
1
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Theory
A
Researchers beliefs about how the world works, how or why a phenomenon occurs
2
Q
Hypothesis
A
Precise statement of assumed relationship between variable s
3
Q
Research prediction
A
Prediction in precise terms about how variable should be related in the analysis of data if hyp is to be supported
4
Q
Poppers ideas
A
Falsified and falsifiable
5
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Hypothetical-deductive
A
Method of recording observations, developing explanatory theories and testing predictions from those theories
