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kwoodring

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List four characteristics of an acceptable hypothesis for a research study.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Students in a research class often say that they want to prove the hypotheses of their study. What would you say to these student researchers?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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mcarey591

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

It states the expected relationship between variables, it is testable, it is consistent with the existing body of knowledge, and it is stated simply and concisely.

Answer to Question 2

It is not possible to prove a hypothesis. Based on the data gathered, the researcher tentatively retains or rejects the hypothesis.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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