A testable prediction about the relationship between variables that can be empirically evaluated through research, forming the foundation of scientific investigation in psychology.
Example: Predicting that students who receive mindfulness training will show reduced anxiety levels compared to a control group, then conducting a controlled study to test this prediction.
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