Match these descriptions with the appropriate research terms.
-An organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specified set of phenomena and their interrelationships.

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A theory is an organized system of assumptions and principles that explains a set of phenomena and their interrelationships.

Answer: B 
 A longitudinal study is a type of research design that follows a group of individuals over an extended period of time.

Answer: C 
 A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between variables.

Answer: D 
 Correlation refers to the relationship between two variables where a change in one variable can be associated with a change in the other variable.

Answer: E 
 An experiment is a research method in which a researcher manipulates one or more variables while controlling other factors in order to observe the effect on a behavior or outcome.

Match These Descriptions with the Appropriate Research Terms