The function of a theory is to ___________?
Correct answer: C. explain and relate observed facts
- A. prove a hypothesis
- B. establish a law
- C. explain and relate observed facts
- D. develop the steps to be used in experimentation
Explanation
A theory organizes observed facts and explains how they are related, allowing researchers to generate testable hypotheses. Proving a hypothesis or establishing a law is not the primary function of a theory.
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