According to the Textbook, Why Can We Reject a Hypothesis

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, why can we reject a hypothesis but never "prove" a hypothesis?

• A) A hypothesis about causation projects into the future so there is no way to verify it conclusively.
• B) Relationships among social variables are imperfect, so it is possible to contradict a hypothesis.
• C) Both a and b
• D) Neither a nor b

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