Theories which consist of a set of assumptions from which hypotheses are derived and then tested are called:
a. inductive theories.
b. data theories.
c. questionnaire-based theories.
d. deductive theories.
d
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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probably part of the: a. spinal cord c. peripheral nervous system b. central nervous system d. limbic system
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a. middle-class United States b. middle-class Turkey c. nonmiddle-class Guatemala d. urban-dwelling American Indian
Based upon historical records, what were the dominant causes of death until the early 20th century?
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