A researcher studying day-care states that preschoolers placed in day-care will acquire greater social skills in relating to peers than preschoolers raised in the home. This statement is subsequently supported by her research. The statement is an example of ______.

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The statement is an example of a hypothesis because it is a testable prediction that the researcher set out to investigate through her research.

A Researcher Studying Day-Care States That Preschoolers Placed in Day-Care