What Does the Researcher Usually Hope to Do in Hypothesis

question 127

Multiple Choice

What does the researcher usually hope to do in hypothesis testing?

• A) Retain the null hypothesis
• B) Reject the null hypothesis
• C) The researcher usually does not care which hypothesis is supported
• D) The researcher hopes not to obtain statistical significance

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Definitions:

Randomization Technique

A method used in experiments to randomly assign subjects to different groups to reduce bias and ensure the groups are comparable.

Artificial Situation

An environment or circumstance that has been created or manipulated by external forces rather than occurring naturally.

Experiment

A research method in which conditions are controlled and manipulated to test hypotheses and observe the outcomes in a systematic way.

Hypothesized Causes

Proposed explanations or factors that are believed to lead to a particular condition or event, often requiring further investigation or evidence.