Which of the Following Is the Basic Purpose of Gathering

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the basic purpose of gathering evidence?

• A) to determine the objective of the engagement
• B) to form a working hypothesis
• C) to draw a conclusion from the scientific process
• D) to test the validity of the hypothesis

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Definitions:

Negative Relationship

A type of correlation where one variable increases as the other decreases, indicating an inverse relationship between the two.

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together, but does not necessarily indicate causation.

Research Method

The systematic plan, strategy, and approach that scientists and scholars use to gather, analyze, and interpret data and information to uncover new knowledge.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction or expectation that causes itself to become true, due to the feedback between belief and behavior.