For the study described in this chapter, the _____ examined whether trying to ignore a text message leads to distraction, whereas the _____ suggested that participants in the highly restricted cell phone use group will have worse test performance than those who are allowed to check their cell phones.
A) hypothesis; research question
B) hypothesis; theory
C) research question; hypothesis
D) research question; theory

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The research question is what the study aims to explore or understand, in this case, whether trying to ignore a text message leads to distraction. The hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction derived from a theory, suggesting that participants with highly restricted cell phone use will perform worse on tests.

For the Study Described in This Chapter, the _____ Examined