Which One of the Following Is One of the Purposes

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is one of the purposes of a hypothesis according to the text?

• A)Hypotheses allow us to test a theory.
• B)Hypotheses provide explanations for research results.
• C)Hypotheses prove theories.
• D)Hypotheses communicate the results of research studies.

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Definitions:

Public Announcement

An official statement released by a company or government to the public and the media.

SEC Responsibilities

The duties of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including regulating the securities industry, enforcing federal securities laws, and protecting investors.

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission, a U.S. federal agency that oversees and regulates the securities industry and enforces securities laws.

Howey Test

A test created by the Supreme Court to determine whether a transaction qualifies as an "investment contract" and is therefore subject to securities laws.