Which of the Following Statements Is True of Hypotheses

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of hypotheses?

• A) They can be derived from current business situation but not from previous research theory.
• B) They are used to validate data in the data preparation process.
• C) They are used to convert measures of dispersion into measures of central tendency.
• D) They are developed prior to data collection.
• E) They are proven suppositions that explain facts or phenomena.

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Definitions:

Salvage Value

An asset's anticipated market value upon concluding its period of utility.

Acceptable Project

Refers to a project considered feasible or desirable based on certain criteria such as return on investment, risk level, or alignment with strategic goals.

Investment Equipment

Assets purchased for the purpose of generating income, often through productive use in a business's operations.

Operating Assets

Cash, accounts receivable, inventory, plant and equipment, and all other assets held for operating purposes.