A researcher believes that presenting possible suspects in a lineup one at a time instead of in a group would lead to more accurate identification of the true suspect. This belief represents:
A) a hypothesis
B) an independent variable
C) response performance
D) a theory

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The researcher's belief that presenting suspects one at a time could lead to more accurate identification is a testable explanation, or a hypothesis. The other answer choices do not accurately represent this belief.

A Researcher Believes That Presenting Possible Suspects in a Lineup