An interrelated,coherent set of ideas that helps to explain phenomenon and to make predictions is called
A)a hypothesis.
B)an operational definition.
C)a theory.
D)an independent variable.

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A set of interrelated, coherent ideas that explain a phenomenon and predict outcomes is a theory. A hypothesis is a specific prediction or explanation for a phenomenon that is tested through research. An operational definition is a specific, measurable way to define a variable in a study. An independent variable is the variable that is manipulated in a study to test its effects on the dependent variable.

An Interrelated,coherent Set of Ideas That Helps to Explain Phenomenon