Benjamin is a social psychologist who studies marriage.He believes that marital satisfaction has two components: the ability to trust one's partner and a belief that one can be a good spouse.He conducts a study to test his ideas.Assuming that his data match his theory,which of the following statements should he make?

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The most appropriate statement for Benjamin to make, assuming his data match his theory, is that "the data provide support for my theory". It is important to note that data can provide support or evidence for a theory, but they cannot "prove" a theory. Additionally, while the study conducted by Benjamin provided evidence for his theory in the context of the sample he studied, it is uncertain whether his theory can be applied to all marriages or is "generalizable". Therefore, option B is not the best choice. The data do not suggest that the theory is problematic or contradictory, so option D is not the best choice either.

Benjamin Is a Social Psychologist Who Studies Marriage