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What is the defining characteristic of a non-directional hypothesis?
What is the defining characteristic of a non-directional hypothesis?
- States the expected relationship between variables
- Is derived based on problem variables
- Can be tested systematically (correct)
- States the direction of the outcome
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research hypothesis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research hypothesis?
- Consistent with known facts and theory
- Empirically testable
- Phrased as an interrogative statement (correct)
- Clear and concise
What distinguishes research questions from research hypotheses?
What distinguishes research questions from research hypotheses?
- Research questions must relate to specific research objectives (correct)
- Research questions are phrased in a declarative form
- Research hypotheses are interrogative statements
- Research hypotheses guide data collection
Why is it advisable to state both null and research hypotheses in a study?
Why is it advisable to state both null and research hypotheses in a study?
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What type of studies are generally associated with research hypotheses?
What type of studies are generally associated with research hypotheses?
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How should research questions be formulated to make data collection more focused?
How should research questions be formulated to make data collection more focused?
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Which of the following characteristics is essential for a good research hypothesis?
Which of the following characteristics is essential for a good research hypothesis?
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In what form should a good research hypothesis be stated?
In what form should a good research hypothesis be stated?
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What purpose do research questions serve in a study?
What purpose do research questions serve in a study?
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What is one advantage of having well-formulated research questions?
What is one advantage of having well-formulated research questions?
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