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Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
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Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements about scientific theories is TRUE?
Good theories lead to a number of testable hypotheses.
A good hypothesis will support a number of different theories.
Good theories are those that are proved correct.
Good theories are likely to be supported by research findings.
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What is a scientific theory
In academia, to be established as a scientific theory the theory must have two basic characteristics in common-observability and replicability.. A theory can be called a scientific one if further it follows the conditions-
1. Falsifiable predictions: A scientific theory findings can be proved wrong in the long run
2. Supported by evidence and research: A scientific theory is supported by evidence and research and is well supported by independent evidences
3. Can be modified over time: Solutions in the theory can undergo minor or major changes over time
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