Which of the following does NOT exemplify a research hypothesis:
A)Southern states are more socially conservative than northern states.
B)Men are less monogamous than women.
C)Drivers of SUVs have the same personality type as drivers of pickup trucks.
D)High school graduates are more conservative than college graduates.

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A research hypothesis typically predicts a relationship or difference between two or more variables. Choice C, stating that drivers of SUVs have the same personality type as drivers of pickup trucks, does not predict a difference or relationship but rather suggests a similarity, making it not a typical example of a research hypothesis.

Which of the Following Does NOT Exemplify a Research Hypothesis