A Research Hypothesis States: "The Number of Minutes a 16-Year-Old

question 8

Multiple Choice

A research hypothesis states: "The number of minutes a 16-year-old girl spends applying her makeup in the morning is related to her perceived personal attractiveness." 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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