Based on his classroom experiences and everyday observations, Dr. McGinty believes that those students sitting in the front row of a classroom get higher grades than those sitting in rows further back. His belief is an example of a
A) method.
B) theory.
C) stimulus event.
D) correlation coefficient.
E) dependent variable.

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Dr. McGinty's belief is a theory, as it is based on his observations and experiences and attempts to explain a phenomenon (in this case, a correlation between seating location and grades).

Based on His Classroom Experiences and Everyday Observations, Dr