A method of testing a theory or hypothesis in which a positive result disconfirms the predictions made by that theory or hypothesis is called ______.

A. discontinuous strategy
B. comprehensive strategy
C. confirmational strategy
D. disconfirmational strategy


Answer: D

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. fixed and invariant. b. comparable to other developmental stage theories. c. a progression in which each successive stage is more advanced. d. common but not universal.

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__________ is the ability to reflect on and manipulate the sound structure of spoken language

A) Phonological awareness B) Private speech C) Ordinality D) Cardinality

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Which of the following terms refers to the extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure?

A. Correlation coefficient B. Validity C. Reliability D. Internal consistency

Psychology