An investigator began with a precise and logical hypothesis. He ...

[gonzo233]

An investigator began with a precise and logical hypothesis. He ran a well-planned and well-conducted experiment to test the deduced consequences of this hypothesis. No evidence was found to support the hypothesis. The investigator should report that
 
  a. his study was a failure.
  b. the hypothesis was proved false.
  c. the hypothesis is probably true but experimental conditions did not permit the effect to be observed.
  d. None of these is true.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements is not correct?
 
  a. A hypothesis must be testable.
  b. A hypothesis must have explanatory power.
  c. A hypothesis must be consistent with the existing body of knowledge.
  d. A hypothesis must be based on a well-established theory.

[popopong]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D