Precise specific and consistent with most known facts
Formulated in such a way that it can be tested by data
Of limited scope and should not have global significance
All of these
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The correct answer is D. All of these.
A good hypothesis should be:
- Precise. It should be clearly defined and unambiguous.
- Specific. It should focus on a specific question or issue.
- Consistent with most known facts. It should not contradict existing knowledge.
- Formulated in such a way that it can be tested by data. It should be possible to collect data that would either support or refute the hypothesis.
- Of limited scope. It should not be too broad or ambitious.
- Should not have global significance. It should be possible to test the hypothesis within a reasonable timeframe and with available resources.
A hypothesis that meets all of these criteria is more likely to be testable and to lead to new knowledge.