An Unproven Statement or Proposition About a Factor or Phenomenon

question 3

Multiple Choice

An unproven statement or proposition about a factor or phenomenon that is of interest to the researcher is called a(n) ________.

• A)situation
• B)incident
• C)hypothesis
• D)theory
• E)research question

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Definitions:

Indian Act

Canadian federal legislation, first passed in 1876, and subsequently amended, which details certain federal government obligations and regulates the management of reserve lands, money, and other resources. It was initiated to compel Indian assimilation into Canadian society.

Gender Discrimination

Unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals based on their gender, affecting opportunities, rights, and well-being.

Child Poverty Rate

A statistical measure indicating the percentage of children living in poverty, based on standards set by a government or organization.

Non-Indigenous Children

Children who do not belong to the original inhabitants of a region but are raised within that cultural or geographical context.