Describe how one can make a hypothesis logical and concrete. Why is this process important?
What will be an ideal response?
Hypotheses are made logical by using theory to guide their development. Hypotheses
are made concrete by providing operational definitions of each concept represented in
our predictions. A theory-based prediction is important because it guides the
development of our hypotheses in an educated manner. Further, an operational
definition of concepts embedded in the hypotheses leads to a logical choice of measures.
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a. increased activity level b. racing thoughts c. social withdrawal d. impulsivity
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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a. standard deviation. b. median. c. mode. d. coefficient of correlation.