When a Hypothesis Is Demonstrated to Be False Using Appropriate

question 49

Multiple Choice

When a hypothesis is demonstrated to be false using appropriate research methods,what must be done?

• A)Another researcher must replicate the research.
• B)The hypothesis must be modified or discarded.
• C)Different statistical analyses should be conducted to find support for the hypothesis.
• D)Research should be repeated with the opposite hypothesis.

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