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A general explanation of a set of observations or facts is typically referred to as a theory or a hypothesis. It is a proposed explanation that can be tested and further refined through scientific methods and research.
Unstructured observations involve researchers observing and recording data in a free-form, open-ended manner without a predetermined structure or set of categories. This allows for flexibility in capturing a wide range of behaviors and details that may not have been anticipated in advance. Unstructured observations are commonly used in qualitative research to provide rich and detailed insights into a phenomenon or behavior.
A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence. It provides a framework for understanding and predicting phenomena within a certain domain. Theories are continually tested and refined through experimentation and observation.
Motivational theories can be culturally bound because they are often developed based on observations and studies conducted within specific cultural contexts. These theories may not fully account for cultural variations in values, beliefs, norms, and social structures that influence motivation. This can lead to a limited understanding of motivation across diverse cultural groups.
(In psychology, a perceptual set establishes how an individual perceives the world around them.)Given his rigid perceptual set, it was unlikely that John would ever accept his Asian neighbors.The girl was certain that she was seeing ghosts, but it was caused by her unusual perceptual set.
A general explanation of a set of observations or facts is typically referred to as a theory or a hypothesis. It is a proposed explanation that can be tested and further refined through scientific methods and research.
Hypothesis
This comes from the scientific method. A hypothesis is a rational explanation for an observed phenomena. When multiple researchers confirm the observations in agreement with the hypothesis, the explanation of the set of observations can be referred to as a theory.
A set of controlled observations that test a proposed explanation are known as an experiment. The proposed explanation is known as the hypothesis of the experiment.
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