Which of the following statements about hypothesis testing is true?
A)all sociological research follows the model of hypothesis
B)a hypothesis is a demonstration of fact
C)a hypothesis may be either accepted or rejected
D)only qualitative studies use hypotheses

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The process of hypothesis testing involves formulating a hypothesis and then collecting and analyzing data to either reject or fail to reject the hypothesis. Therefore, it is possible for a hypothesis to be either accepted or rejected based on the evidence collected. Option A is incorrect because not all sociological research follows the model of hypothesis testing. Option B is incorrect because a hypothesis is not necessarily a demonstration of fact, rather it is a proposed explanation or prediction based on previous observations or theory. Option D is incorrect because quantitative studies may also use hypotheses.

Which of the Following Statements About Hypothesis Testing Is True