The Hypothesis That an Analyst Is Trying to Prove Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

The hypothesis that an analyst is trying to prove is called the:

• A) elective hypothesis
• B) alternative hypothesis
• C) optional hypothesis
• D) null hypothesis

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Definitions:

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or another's behavior to factors outside the individual, such as the situation or environment.

Just World

The belief that the world is fundamentally fair and that justice prevails, leading individuals to rationalize injustices or victimization.

Actor-Observer Effect

A cognitive bias in which people tend to attribute their own actions to external circumstances but the actions of others to inherent traits.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of personality or disposition and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.