The following sentence is an example of which concept? "Increased exposure to television causes a decrease in girls' self-esteem."
A) variable
B) hypothesis
C) theory
D) definition

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence presents a possible explanation or prediction (hypothesis) about the relationship between increased exposure to television and girls' self-esteem. It is not yet considered a well-established explanation (theory) or a defined term (definition). A variable is a factor that can change or vary in a study, but the sentence does not mention a specific variable.

The Following Sentence Is an Example of Which Concept? "Increased