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The Price of Gasoline Decreased Dramatically in the Summer of 2009

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The price of gasoline decreased dramatically in the summer of 2009. One likely reason for this change is:


Definitions:

Hypotheses

Proposed explanations made on the basis of limited evidence as starting points for further investigation.

Theory

A system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

Nondirectional Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis that predicts a relationship or effect but does not specify the direction of the relationship.

Directional Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis that indicates the anticipated direction of the difference or relationship among variables.

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