Which of the following sequences is correct?
A) Operational definition → hypothesis → theory
B) Operational definition → theory → hypothesis
C) Hypothesis → theory → operational definition
D) Theory → hypothesis → operational definition

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The correct sequence is: Theory → hypothesis → operational definition. A theory is a broad explanation, a hypothesis is a testable prediction derived from the theory, and an operational definition specifies how the variables are measured or manipulated in the study.

Which of the Following Sequences Is Correct