Which of the Following Is an Acceptable Hypothesis

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an acceptable hypothesis?

• A) Students taught by the phonics method achieve higher reading scores than students taught by the whole language approach.
• B) The phonics method will be better than the whole language approach in elementary reading instruction.
• C) Elementary schools should return to the use of phonics in teaching reading.
• D) Elementary school teachers prefer the phonics method in teaching reading.

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Definitions:

Availability Float

The time difference between when a deposit is made in a bank account and when the amount becomes available for use.

Collection Float

The time gap between when a check is deposited into a bank account and when the funds become available.

Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost refers to the potential benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Net Float

The difference between checks written against and deposited in an account and those that have been cleared and charged against the account.