Hypotheses Are

question 46

Multiple Choice

Hypotheses are

• A)entities that take on different values.
• B)research tools that elicit respondents' reactions to specific questions.
• C)the process of writing out thoughts and emotions on a regular basis.
• D)tentative guesses for expected observations that can be tested.

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