Which of the Following Is an Example of a Hypothesis

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

• A) Setting a goal will be positively related to the number of products assembled.
• B) A researcher found a .8 correlation between goal setting and productivity.
• C) Personally, I am more productive when I set goals.
• D) I wonder if there is a relationship between goal setting and productivity.
• E) There is no way to determine whether goal setting is positively or negatively related to productivity.

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Definitions:

Professionalization

Professionalization is the process by which an occupation transforms into a profession, typically by establishing formal training, educational standards, and ethical guidelines.

Wages High

Refers to compensation or earnings that are at the upper end of the pay scale, often above the average level within a particular job or industry.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A self-fulfilling prophecy is an outlook or prediction that manifests into reality because of the interaction between belief and action.

Cultural Capital

A term coined by sociologist Pierre Bourdieu referring to non-financial social assets, like education, intellect, style of speech, or dress, that can promote social mobility.