A theory is an integrated set of concepts, existence statements, and relational statements that presents a systematic view of phenomena by specifying relations among variables, with the aim of describing, explaining, predicting, or controlling the phenomena.

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What Is a Theory

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What is a theory?

A) The abstract, logical structure of meaning
B) A concept at a high level of abstraction with a very general meaning
C) An integrated set of defined concepts, existence statements, and relational statements that can be used to describe, explain, predict, or control that phenomenon
D) A diagram that expresses the interrelationships of concepts and statements

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