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1		A(n) deals with potentially verifiable phenomena, and is highly ordered and structured.


2		A(n) is a partially verified statement of a scientific relationship that cannot be directly observed.


3		A(n) is a theory that has been substantially verified.


4		A specific implementation of a more general theoretical view is termed a(n) .


5		A(n) is a set of program statements that define the variables to be considered and the ways in which their values will change over the course of time or trials.


6		A(n) describes how a behavioral system works.


7		An explanation that specifies what a system or attribute does is a(n) explanation.


8		A theory that explains behavior in mathematical terms is a(n) theory.


9		Any theory that is not quantitative is .


10		A(n) theory merely describes relationships.


11		A(n) theory explains a relationship by borrowing from well-understood models.


12		A fundamental theory attempt to explain relationships with .


13		The range of situations to which a theory may be legitimately applied is its .


14		At the highest level, theories represent a way to the phenomena that they deal with.


15		One role of theory in science is to provide a framework to and research results.


16		A theory that is capable of failing an empirical test is said to be .


17		A theory is if it accounts for a phenomenon with few assumptions.


18		When you test a theory by looking for evidence that supports it, you are using a(n) strategy.


19		When you test a theory by looking for evidence that contradicts it, you are using a(n) strategy.


20		Platt (1964) referred to a process of proposing alternative theories, eliminating one or more of them through experimental tests and continuing until one theory remained. He termed this process .


21		Research that is organized around testing the specific implications of a theory is said to be -driven.

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