What does the term "hypothesis" refer to in research?
Question and options
What does the term "hypothesis" refer to in research?
- A prediction or educated guess about the outcome of a study
- A summary of the research findings
- The data collection process
- A description of the research methodology incorporated in the study
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - A prediction or educated guess about the outcome of a study
A hypothesis is a tentative, testable prediction or educated guess about the relationship or outcome being studied. It is framed before data are collected, so it is neither a summary of findings nor a description of data collection or methodology.
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