A theory provides a framework for collecting and interpreting evidence. While it may also include specific statements about expected relationships among variables, it goes beyond just collecting evidence from the past and can be used to make predictions about the future. Therefore, options A, B, and C are not the best choices.

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Question 48

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A theory:

A) is a collection of evidence.
B) organizes evidence collected in the past, but does not help in making predictions about the future.
C) is a specific statement about an expected relationship among two variables.
D) provides a framework for collecting and interpreting evidence.

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