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What is a hypothesis?

15. What is a hypothesis?

1. A statement that the researcher wants to test through the data collected in a study
2. A research question the results will answer
3. A theory that underpins the study
4. A statistical method for calculating the extent to which the results could have happened by chance

Answer: A) A statement that the researcher wants to test through the data collected in a studyp

Explanation:

A hypothesis is a proposition that a researcher wishes to evaluate using data from a study. A hypothesis is a conclusion reached after considering evidence. This is the first step in any investigation, where the research questions are translated into a prediction. Variables, population, and the relationship between the variables are all included. A research hypothesis is a hypothesis that is tested to see if two or more variables have a relationship.