At What Point in the Research Process Are Hypotheses Developed

question 21

Multiple Choice

At what point in the research process are hypotheses developed?

• A) before reviewing literature, so that you won't be biased from other people's work
• B) after reviewing literature and learning what previous researchers have found
• C) after analyzing the data and determining how the variables are related
• D) after collecting data but before conducting analyses

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