A statement such as: "Increasing price five percent will cause sales to drop by eight percent or more," is an example of a _____.
A) hypothesis
B) dependent variable
C) problem definition
D) research objective

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement is a prediction or educated guess, which is the essence of a hypothesis in research. It suggests that there might be a cause-and-effect relationship between the price increase and sales drop.

A Statement Such As: "Increasing Price Five Percent Will Cause