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audie

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Why does a quantitative researcher state a hypothesis before gathering data?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Cognitive dissonance theory states that requiring persons to express an opinion that goes against their real belief may cause the persons to change their belief. Deduce a testable hypothesis from this theory.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A hypothesis indicates that the researcher has sufficient knowledge in the area to undertake the investigation and the hypothesis gives direction to the collection of the data. A well-grounded hypothesis may save the researcher a great deal of time and effort.

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A smoker who is required to write a report documenting the health risks of smoking will change their attitudes toward smoking.


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