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Data Analytics - Quiz(MCQ)
What is a hypothesis?
A)
A theory that underpins the study
B)
A statement that the researcher wants to test through the data collected in a study
C)
A research question the results will answer
D)
A statistical method for calculating the extent to which the results could have happened by chance

Correct Answer :   A statement that the researcher wants to test through the data collected in a study


Explanation : A hypothesis is a proposition that a researcher wishes to evaluate using data from a study. A hypothesis is a conclusion reached after considering evidence.

This is the first step in any investigation, where the research questions are translated into a prediction. Variables, population, and the relationship between the variables are all included.

A research hypothesis is a hypothesis that is tested to see if two or more variables have a relationship.

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