Which of the Following Statements Best Defines a Theory

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines a theory?

A) a combination of results from different studies that identify how strong the evidence is for a particular research finding
B) a proposition made based on a researcher's belief that provides a starting point for further investigation
C) a set of analytic statements that explain a set of phenomena,such as why people practice poor health behaviors
D) a creation of two or more conditions that differ from each other in exact and predetermined ways