When a researcher utilizes a general principle or set of principles to explain how a number of separate facts are related to one another, the researcher is using
A) a theory.
B) basic research.
C) a hypothesis.
D) applied research.

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A theory is a general explanation for a set of observations or facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through experiment or observation. It allows researchers to make predictions about new observations or experiments.

When a Researcher Utilizes a General Principle or Set of Principles