If the Results of a Study Do Not Agree with the Hypothesis

question 5

Multiple Choice

If the results of a study do not agree with the hypothesis, the researcher should

• A) repeat the study before reporting results.
• B) report the results as legitimate findings.
• C) reword the hypothesis to reflect the results.
• D) abandon that particular hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how one feels, thinks, and acts, characterized by feelings of sadness, loss, or anger.

Personal Fable

A cognitive distortion in adolescents leading them to believe that they are unique, invincible, and not subject to the rules that govern others’ behavior.

Invincibility Fable

A cognitive bias often observed in adolescents and young adults, where they believe they are immune to the dangers and risks that affect others.