{"id":49824,"date":"2024-04-15T23:01:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=49824"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:01:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:01:28","slug":"a-hypothesis-is-tested-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/a-hypothesis-is-tested-by\/","title":{"rendered":"A hypothesis is tested by"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;the realism of its assumption(s)&#8221; option2=&#8221;the lack of realism of its assumption(s)&#8221; option3=&#8221;its ability to predict accurately&#8221; option4=&#8221;none of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is C. its ability to predict accurately.<\/p>\n<p>A hypothesis is a statement about the relationship between two or more variables. It is tested by making predictions about what should happen if the hypothesis is true. If the predictions are accurate, then the hypothesis is supported. If the predictions are not accurate, then the hypothesis is not supported.<\/p>\n<p>The realism of the assumptions of a hypothesis is not relevant to its testability. A hypothesis can be tested regardless of whether its assumptions are realistic or not.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of realism of the assumptions of a hypothesis can actually make it more difficult to test. 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