Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of a Hypothesis

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an example of a hypothesis?

• A) Minority women are overrepresented in our sample.
• B) Nonmarital births accounted for one-third of all U.S. births in 2000.
• C) Most women, even unwed mothers, eventually marry.
• D) Unmarried mothers are less likely to marry men with college degrees.

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