The statement "People who have more than 12 years of education and who own a personal computer are more likely to use online dating services than those who have less than 12 years of education and who do not own a personal computer" is a:
A) Hypothesis
B) Theory
C) Empirical test
D) Method

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This statement is a hypothesis as it is a tentative explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested by research. It proposes a relationship between two variables (level of education and computer ownership) and their impact on the likelihood of online dating usage.

The Statement "People Who Have More Than 12 Years of Education