Which of the following statements describes the role of theory in communication research?
a. Theory is used to help draw conclusions about important cultural values.
b. Theory enables us to use science to settle debates over value.
c. Theory is made up of speculations guided by cultural agreement.
d. Theory is guided by empirical observation and is at the center of the scientific enterprise.
Answer d
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