What Is the Difference Between a Null Hypothesis and a Research

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a null hypothesis and a research hypothesis?

• A) The former only applies to antecedent variables and the latter to intervening variables
• B) The null hypothesis establishes that there is no relationship between the independent and dependent variables and the research hypothesis is the expectation of how two or more variables are related
• C) The research hypothesis establishes that there is no relationship between the independent and dependent variables and the null hypothesis is the expectation of how two or more variables are related
• D) The null hypothesis and the research hypothesis are the same

---

Definitions:

Exchange Tactic

A strategy used in interpersonal or organizational interactions where resources, benefits, or favors are traded to gain advantage or cooperation.

Ingratiation

A social influence strategy aimed at making oneself more likable or agreeable to another, particularly used in organizational settings.

Proactive Influence

The effect of anticipating potential future problems, needs, or changes, and taking action to address or capitalize on them beforehand.

Influence Attempt

The effort to change the behavior, attitude, or perceptions of another person or group through persuasive means.