What Difference, If Any, Exists Between a Research Question and a Hypothesis

question 17

Multiple Choice

What difference, if any, exists between a research question and a hypothesis?

• A) A research question is practice based, and a hypothesis is theory based.
• B) A hypothesis attempts to answer the question posed by the research problem.
• C) A research problem defines clinical research and a hypothesis defines basic research.
• D) There is no difference between a research problem and a hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Banks

Financial institutions that accept deposits from the public, offer various financial services, including loans, and ensure economic stability and growth.

U.S. Financial System

The complex of institutions, including banks, securities markets, and regulatory agencies, that facilitate the flow of capital and financial services in the United States.

Central Bank

The primary institution responsible for managing a country's currency, money supply, and interest rates, with a role often including acting as the lender of last resort.

U.S. Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulation of banks, and providing financial services.