CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Methods

What is the hypothesis of a sociological research project?
  1. A reliable conclusion drawn from the collection of data
  2. Measurable data in a research study
  3. A repetition of a study to determine reliability
  4. An attribute of a study that may have varied values
  5. An educated guess that can be tested via data analysis
Explanation
Answer: E - A hypothesis is an educated guess or hunch that a researcher may have before beginning a study. A hypothesis may be based upon deductive reasoning skills. An example of a hypothesis is the belief that test scores will increase when students spend more time studying.
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