"Among women undergoing treatment for advanced cervical cancer, quality of life will be affected by self-esteem, social support, and anger suppression." This statement is an example of what type of hypothesis?

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A multivariate hypothesis is an examination of the relationship between more than two variables (self-esteem, social support, anger suppression). A directional hypothesis states the nature of the relationship or interaction that is expected among the variables of interest. In a causal hypothesis, the independent variable always precedes the dependent variable and is the only likely explanation for changes in the dependent variable. A causal hypothesis is always directional.

"Among Women Undergoing Treatment for Advanced Cervical Cancer, Quality of Life