Why Should a Hypothesis Contain a Positive Statement

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why should a hypothesis contain a positive statement?

• A) Scientists tend to be pessimistic, which decreases productivity and analytical skills.
• B) The scientific method assumes something does not exist unless it is proven to exist.
• C) Researchers should not assume that a relationship exists between two entities or actions.
• D) Researchers should not assume that a relationship exists between two entities or actions

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Definitions:

Karl Marx

A 19th-century philosopher, economist, and socialist who analyzed the effects of capitalism and proposed a revolutionary class struggle leading to a society with no class distinctions.

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Laissez-faire

An economic system in which transactions between private parties are free from state intervention, including restrictive regulations, taxes, and tariffs.

Capitalist Economy

An economic system where private individuals and business owners control the production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services, typically driven by profit motives.