Which of the following is the best statement of a hypothesis?
A) Social class is related to party affiliation.
B) Among the elderly, marital status is related to happiness.
C) Protestants tend to be Republicans.
D) Women are more likely to oppose pornography than are men.
E) Political conservatives support authoritarian leaders.

Question

Which of the following is the best statement of a hypothesis?
A) Social class is related to party affiliation.
B) Among the elderly, marital status is related to happiness.
C) Protestants tend to be Republicans.
D) Women are more likely to oppose pornography than are men.
E) Political conservatives support authoritarian leaders.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A hypothesis should be a testable statement predicting a relationship between variables. "Women are more likely to oppose pornography than are men" is a clear, specific, and testable hypothesis.

Which of the Following Is the Best Statement of a Hypothesis