An advantage of a theory is that it ______.

A. states unique predictions
B. explains an existing body of research
C. states unique predictions and explains an existing body of research
D. neither states unique predictions nor explains an existing body of research


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. the first words b. the middle words c. the last words d. both the first and last words

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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