Research subjects in a study of body image after mastectomy will complete a questionnaire about body image after surgery.Which assumption would the researcher likely make when conducting this study?
A) All mastectomy patients are likely to be negatively affected by the surgery.
B) Body image and appearance are important to survivors of breast cancer.
C) Subjects will be able to describe a personal awareness of body image.
D) Subjects will complete every item on the questionnaire.

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Assumptions are statements taken for granted or considered true,even though they have not been scientifically tested.The researcher will assume that subjects have an awareness of this concept.The researcher does not indicate that negative effects of mastectomy are an assumption of the study.The results of the study may indicate whether this is true or not.The researcher does not indicate that the importance of body image and appearance is an assumption of the study.The results of the study may indicate whether this is true or not.The researcher does not indicate that this is an assumption of the study.It is undoubtedly hoped for to get complete data.

Research Subjects in a Study of Body Image After Mastectomy