In class, Sam learned that some theorists link happiness to productivity. From this, he developed the thought that happy employees in a factory will produce more products per hour. In this example, Sam's theory led him to _____.
A) produce a hypothesis
B) solve a developmental problem
C) generate a discovery
D) gain practical guidance

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Sam's thought is a hypothesis, a proposed explanation or educated guess about a phenomenon or relationship. It is not a solution to a developmental problem, a new discovery, or practical guidance.

In Class, Sam Learned That Some Theorists Link Happiness to Productivity