Which phrase correctly defines a theory?
a. The operational definition of the study's conceptual framework
b. The assumptions and beliefs of the worldview of the researcher
c. A set of interrelated concepts that provides a systematic view of a phenomenon
d. A researcher's best guess of the direction of the relationship between variables
ANS: C
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A The operational definition of the study specifies how the findings will be measured.
B The assumptions and beliefs of the worldview of the researcher is the paradigm or philosophical framework of the researcher.
C A theory is a set of interrelated concepts that provides a systematic view of a phenomenon.
D The researcher's best guess of the direction of the relationship between variables is a hypothesis.
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