If you were to hypothesize that there is a positive relationship between reaction time and problem-solving ability,you would have a ______.
A)directional research hypothesis
B)nondirectional research hypothesis
C)null hypothesis
D)hypothesis type that cannot be determined

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A directional research hypothesis specifies the direction of the relationship between two variables, in this case, a positive relationship between reaction time and problem-solving ability. A nondirectional research hypothesis does not specify the direction of the relationship, and a null hypothesis suggests that there is no relationship between the variables. The hypothesis type cannot be determined without further information.

If You Were to Hypothesize That There Is a Positive