Which Statement About Hypotheses Is Not True

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement about hypotheses is not true?

• A) An important role of a hypothesis is to suggest variables to be included in the research design.
• B) Hypotheses are declarative and can be tested empirically.
• C) It is possible to formulate hypotheses in all situations.
• D) A hypothesis is an unproven statement or proposition about a factor or phenomenon that is of interest to the researcher.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable Period

The average amount of time it takes for a business to pay off its suppliers and creditors for purchases made on credit.

Cash Cycle

The time period between the outlay of cash for the production process and the collection of cash from customers.

Fixed Asset Requirements

The necessary investments in long-term assets like property, plant, and equipment that a business needs to carry out its operations.

Return On Assets

A financial ratio indicating how profitable a company is relative to its total assets, calculated by dividing net income by total assets.