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Which of the following are the characteristics of a strong hypothesis? A. Adequate for its purpose B. Potentially testable C. Presently testable D. Better than its rival hypothesis E. Unrelated to the theory Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following are the characteristics of a strong hypothesis? A. Adequate for its purpose B. Potentially testable C. Presently testable D. Better than its rival hypothesis E. Unrelated to the theory Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Correct Answer A, C and D only

The correct answer is A, C, and D only

The word hypothesis consists of two words: Hypo + thesis = Hypothesis. ‘Hypo’ means tentative or subject to verification and ‘Thesis’ means a statement about the solution of a problem. The word meaning of the term hypothesis is a tentative statement about the solution to the problem

Key Points

A good Hypothesis must possess the following characteristics

  • It is never formulated in the form of a question.
  • It should be empirically testable, whether it is right or wrong.
  • It should be specific and precise. and should not include generalization. If generalization exists, then a hypothesis cannot reach the correct conclusions
  • It should specify variables between which the relationship is to be established.
  • It should describe one issue only. A hypothesis can be formed either in descriptive or relational form.
  • It should not conflict with any law of nature which is known to be true. guarantees that available tools and techniques will be effectively used for the purpose of verification.
  • It should be potentially tested which means it should Relate to existing theories and/or “point” toward new theories that  should lead to studies beyond the present one (often hard to determine in advance)
  • It should be stated as far as possible in the most simple terms so that the same is easily understandable by all concerned.
  • It must explain the facts that gave rise to the need for explanation.
  • It should be amenable to testing within a reasonable time.
  •  It should not be contradictory, 
  • It should be presently testable and better than its rival hypothesis.

Thus we conclude that the correct answer is A, C, and Donly

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