Theory Testing

Question 1

Theory

Answer 1

Researchers beliefs about how the world works, how or why a phenomenon occurs

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

Precise statement of assumed relationship between variable s

Question 3

Research prediction

Answer 3

Prediction in precise terms about how variable should be related in the analysis of data if hyp is to be supported

Question 4

Poppers ideas

Answer 4

Falsified and falsifiable

Question 5

Hypothetical-deductive

Answer 5

Method of recording observations, developing explanatory theories and testing predictions from those theories