The Following Hypothesis Was Investigated in a Study You Are

question 30

Multiple Choice

The following hypothesis was investigated in a study you are reviewing: Children who have a parent who is dieting are more likely to put themselves on diets at a young age. As you critique this study, what kind of hypothesis will you report?

• A) Associative, complex
• B) Causal, nondirectional
• C) Complex, directional
• D) Simple, directional

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