Which of the following combinations is the most accurate in describing the position Behaviouralism on theoretical testing: I - A good theory relating to a specific class of phenomena, should and as far as possible, be consistent with other theories that seek to explain related phenomena. II - A good theory must be externally consistent with any philosophical assumption of positivism as applicably found in the in practice of natural science, as well as social cognitive. III - A good theory must be internally consistent: it must not make statements such that both the presence and the absence of a given set of antecedent conditions are deemed to 'cause' the occurrence of the phenomenon that is purportedly being explained. IV - A proper theoretical deduction can only be advanced when the identified tautological statement is substantiated as a hypothesis without scientific inferred evidence. V - Crucially, genuinely explanatory theories must be capable of generating empirical predictions that can be tested against observation. The only meaningful way of deciding between competing theories (which might appear to be equally possible in other respects) is by empirical testing. This testing can be conducted either at the level of the individual social actor or at the level of the international aggregate - whichever is appropriate given the nature of the theory that is being tested. Select one: a. II and V b. All of the above. c. I, III and only V d. I, III and IV e. II and IV
Which of the following combinations is the most accurate in describing the position Behaviouralism on theoretical testing:
I - A good theory relating to a specific class of phenomena, should and as far as possible, be consistent with other theories that seek to explain related phenomena.
II - A good theory must be externally consistent with any philosophical assumption of positivism as applicably found in the in practice of natural science, as well as social cognitive.
III - A good theory must be internally consistent: it must not make statements such that both the presence and the absence of a given set of antecedent conditions are deemed to 'cause' the occurrence of the phenomenon that is purportedly being explained.
IV - A proper theoretical deduction can only be advanced when the identified tautological statement is substantiated as a hypothesis without scientific inferred evidence.
V - Crucially, genuinely explanatory theories must be capable of generating empirical predictions that can be tested against observation. The only meaningful way of deciding between competing theories (which might appear to be equally possible in other respects) is by empirical testing. This testing can be conducted either at the level of the individual social actor or at the level of the international aggregate - whichever is appropriate given the nature of the theory that is being tested.
Select one:
a. II and V
b. All of the above.
c. I, III and only V
d. I, III and IV
e. II and IV
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