As a General Guideline, the Research Hypothesis Should Be Stated

question 42

Multiple Choice

As a general guideline, the research hypothesis should be stated as the _____.

• A) null hypothesis
• B) alternative hypothesis
• C) tentative assumption
• D) hypothesis the researcher wants to disprove

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Definitions:

Respiratory Volumes

Measurements that describe the amount of air in the lungs during various phases of the breathing cycle.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

A lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, impeding effective gas exchange and breathing.

Chronic Bronchitis

A long-term inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs, often caused by smoking, leading to coughing and difficulty breathing.

Emphysema

A lung condition that is part of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by damage to the air sacs (alveoli), leading to difficulty breathing.