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What is an explanation of a relationship between two or more variables.

What is a tentative explanation of an event or a behavior? It is a statement that predicts the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable. For example, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) produces less relapse than antidepressants.

What predicts how variables (events, traits, or behaviors) might be correlated, but not causally related?

When we state a hypothesis, we then gather data that either support or contradict it. For this reason, a hypothesis must be capable of being true or false, which is a property of ______ ________.

An experimental hypothesis is ________ when it can be assessed by manipulating an IV and measuring the results on the DV. Without this, we cannot evaluate the validity of a hypothesis.

________ means that we prefer a simple hypothesis over one requiring many supporting assumptions.

What is the reasoning from specific to general principles to form a hypothesis? It is used by researchers to construct theories by creating explanations that account for empirical data.

What is the reasoning from general principles to specific predictions? This approach is used to test the assumptions of a theory.

______ is knowing without reasoning, or unconscious problem-solving. It guides what we choose to study in an experiment, and must be directed by our literature review. Intuition must be directed by our literature review.

What provides a selective review of research findings related to the research hypothesis?