A theory is an organized system of beliefs or ideas. As such, the development of a theory occurs through a series of orderly steps. Which answer demonstrates the correct series of orderly steps needed to develop a theory?
Validation, exploration, explanation, model development and description
Explanation, exploration, model development, description and validation
Model development, exploration, explanation, description and validation
Exploration, description, explanation, model development and validation
Exploration, explanation, description, validation and model development