Robert Is a Non-Hispanic White American

question 13

Multiple Choice

Robert is a non-Hispanic White American. He is heterosexual, has good educational qualifications, and is a Roman Catholic. Robert also belongs to a minority group. Which of the following is a reason for his minority-group status?

• A) race
• B) sexual orientation
• C) gender
• D) religious affiliation

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Definitions:

Directional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the direction of an anticipated difference or relationship between variables.

Nondirectional Research Hypothesis

An assumption indicating a link between variables, yet lacks details on the direction of their relationship.

Nondirectional Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis that predicts a relationship between variables but does not predict the direction of the relationship.

Directional Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the direction of the expected difference or relationship between two variables or conditions.