A Hypothesis Is

question 633

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is:

• A) a tentative statement that describes the relationship between two or more variables.
• B) a geometric construct often used in statistical analyses.
• C) a proven theory.
• D) the operational definition assigned to the independent variable.

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Definitions:

Mood Disorder

A category of mental disorders involving significant disturbances in a person's mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Bereavement Disorder

A psychological condition in which a person experiences intense grief and difficulty functioning following the death of a loved one, beyond what is considered a normal or healthy grieving period.

Comorbidity

The co-occurrence of two or more disorders in the same individual.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of social situations where one might be judged or scrutinized by others.