When the data from an empirical study are consistent with a research hypothesis, we say that the hypothesis is _____.
A) confirmed
B) conclusive
C) supported
D) true

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When data from an empirical study are consistent with a research hypothesis, we cannot say that the hypothesis is true, as it is only supported by the data collected. Therefore, the best choice is C, as the hypothesis is supported by the data, but not necessarily confirmed or conclusively true.

When the Data from an Empirical Study Are Consistent with a Research