What Is a Hypothesis

question 73

Multiple Choice

What is a hypothesis?

• A)a procedure for using descriptive statistics in research
• B)a set of theories about certain facts, relationships, or events
• C)a prediction about the results of a research study
• D)a way of quantifying the normal curve

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Definitions:

Incapacity

Refers to a lack of the legal ability to perform some act, such as make a contract or a will.

Mental Illnesses

Health conditions involving significant changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior, reflecting disturbances in mental functioning.

Disaffirm

The act of denying, rejecting, or voiding a legal contract or agreement, especially by someone who is not legally competent.

Necessaries

Essential items required for living, such as food, shelter, and clothing, which a person cannot legally be deprived of.