A health psychologist is interested in the effectiveness of a new exercise on reducing the rate of heart attacks because the exercise requires no equipment and, therefore, can be done without cost.
-What is the research hypothesis?
A)People will participate because it does not cost them any money.
B)The exercise will make a difference in the rate of heart attacks.
C)The exercise will reduce the rate of heart attacks.
D)The exercise will increase the rate of heart attacks.

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The research hypothesis is specifically focused on the effectiveness of the exercise in reducing the rate of heart attacks. Option A is not a research hypothesis as it is not a statement that can be tested through research. Option B is not specific enough as it does not clearly state whether the exercise will have a positive or negative effect. Option D is clearly not the intended hypothesis as no one would expect an exercise that is being promoted for health benefits to increase the rate of heart attacks.

A Health Psychologist Is Interested in the Effectiveness of a New