Which of the following statements are not characteristics of a hypothesis? (i) Hypothesis should be…
Unlimited scope and testing beyond a reasonable time are not desirable characteristics of a hypothesis. A useful hypothesis is testable, sufficiently focused and capable of…
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Which of the following statements are not characteristics of a hypothesis?
(i) Hypothesis should be capable of testing
(ii) Hypothesis should be consistent with most known facts
(iii) Hypothesis should be unlimited in scope
(iv) Hypothesis should be amenable to testing beyond a reasonable time.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Unlimited scope and testing beyond a reasonable time are not desirable characteristics of a hypothesis. A useful hypothesis is testable, sufficiently focused and capable of investigation within a reasonable period.
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Tamil Nadu SET (TNSET)