A Hypothesis Is ____

question 41

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is ____.

• A) a statement describing the actual outcome of an experiment
• B) the question that forms the foundation for a particular study
• C) a statement describing what the researchers expect to find in a study
• D) a type of research method that involves experimentation

---

Definitions:

Anything Goes Mentality

A laissez-faire attitude towards rules and norms, suggesting that all actions are permissible regardless of morals or consequences.

Positively Valued Stimuli

Objects, conditions, or experiences that are considered desirable or beneficial by a person or within a culture.

Criminal Victimization

The process or event of being harmed or negatively impacted by a criminal act.

Deterrence Doctrine

A theory that policies or threats of punitive action can discourage or prevent individuals or states from engaging in undesirable behavior, such as committing crimes or waging war.