The power of theories lies in their ability to do which of the following?
A) Explain large segments of human experience
B) Minimize the number of words required to explain phenomena and, thereby, eliminate semantic problems
C) Prove conclusively that relationships exist among the phenomena studied
D) Articulate the nature of relationships among phenomena
D
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A theory is an abstract generalization that systematically explains relationships among phenomena, but does not prove these relationships conclusively. Schematic models (or conceptual maps) are graphic representations of phenomena and their interrelationships using symbols or diagrams and a minimal use of words. Grand theories (or macro theories) attempt to describe large segments of the human experience, but this is not true of all theories.
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