You are watching an episode of a new game show that tests contestants' knowledge by giving them phrases they must respond to with a question.
The following marketing-related phrase comes up in the bonus round of the game:

"It's an informed guess or assumption about a problem or a specific event. It sets the stage for in-depth research and clarifies what the researcher needs to test."

The contestant's response should be:
A) What is a hypothesis?
B) What is a plausible conclusion?
C) What is an objective statement?
D) What is a qualitative data point?
E) What is a conclusive research finding?

Question

You are watching an episode of a new game show that tests contestants' knowledge by giving them phrases they must respond to with a question. ​
The following marketing-related phrase comes up in the bonus round of the game:
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"It's an informed guess or assumption about a problem or a specific event. It sets the stage for in-depth research and clarifies what the researcher needs to test."
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The contestant's response should be:
A) What is a hypothesis?
B) What is a plausible conclusion?
C) What is an objective statement?
D) What is a qualitative data point?
E) What is a conclusive research finding?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A hypothesis is an informed guess or assumption that guides research efforts, fitting the description given in the phrase.

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