Which of the following make up a theory?
A) operational definitions, experiments, and statistical analyses
B) assumptions, definitions, and hypotheses
C) objectivity, observability, and repeatability
D) research design, sampling, and observation

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Assumptions, definitions, and hypotheses are the basic building blocks of a theory. Operational definitions, experiments, statistical analyses, objectivity, observability, repeatability, research design, sampling, and observation are all important components of scientific research, but they do not in themselves comprise a theory.

Which of the Following Make Up a Theory