When a Researcher Collects Data to Test the Hypothesis That

question 45

Multiple Choice

When a researcher collects data to test the hypothesis that consumers will be more satisfied if a business offers compensation after the consumer complains, we say that _____ testing is being conducted.

• A) validation
• B) confirmation
• C) observational
• D) empirical

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