A Research Hypothesis States: "Taking Lessons to Learn How to Play

question 9

Multiple Choice

A research hypothesis states: "Taking lessons to learn how to play bridge and weekly practice in playing bridge have an effect on beginning bridge players' win-loss ratio." What type of hypothesis is this?

• A)Simple hypothesis
• B)Complex hypothesis
• C)Causal hypothesis
• D)Associative hypothesis
• E)Nondirectional hypothesis
• F)Directional hypothesis

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