Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of a Hypothesis

question 8

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) Unwed mothers are expected to be more likely than single childless women to marry less well-educated men.
• E) The birthrate in the U.S. has sharply decreased since 1900.

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Definitions:

Family Roles

The patterns of behavior by the members of a family that are established to fulfill social and emotional needs, and contribute to the family's overall functioning.

Individually Prescribed

Tailored or custom-made to meet the specific needs or requirements of an individual.

Behavior Reinforced

An action or pattern strengthened by consequences that follow it, often as part of learning processes where behaviors are encouraged through positive or negative reinforcement.

Unmarried Women

Refers to adult females who are not legally married or in a marital union.