The Purpose of a Research Hypothesis Is To

question 5

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a research hypothesis is to:

• A) clarify the concepts used in the study.
• B) define the theoretical framework for the study.
• C) identify the source of the problem under study.
• D) predict the expected results or outcomes of the study.

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