Match these descriptions with the appropriate research terms.
-A statement that attempts to predict or to account for a set of phenomena; it specifies relationships among events or variables.

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A hypothesis is a statement that attempts to predict or account for a set of phenomena.

Answer: A
 A theory is a set of related statements that explain a set of phenomena; it specifies relationships among events or variables.

Answer: B
 A longitudinal study is a type of study that involves collecting data from the same group of participants over an extended period of time.

Answer: D
 Correlation refers to the degree to which two variables are related to each other; it can be positive or negative.

Answer: E
 An experiment is a type of study in which the researcher manipulates one variable to see its effect on another variable while controlling for other variables.

Match These Descriptions with the Appropriate Research Terms