Which of the following statements are true in the context of a hypothesis?
1.A hypothesis is a tentative statement that needs logical and empirical confirmation
2.A hypothesis can be formulated as a proposition, or set of propositions, giving the most probable explanation for the occurrence of some event or phenomenon
3.A hypothesis must, therefore, be capable of being tested, and either accepted or rejected
4.A hypothesis should be stated in terms of a relationship between the dependent and the independent variable
5.A hypothesis serves as a bridge between theory and empirical investigation
A1, 2 and 5
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 2, 3 and 5
D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Explanation
A hypothesis is a tentative statement needing logical and empirical confirmation.
It can be framed as a proposition giving the most probable explanation of an event.
It must be capable of being tested and then accepted or rejected.
It is stated as a relationship between dependent and independent variables.
It bridges theory and empirical investigation.
A sound hypothesis is clear, specific and falsifiable.
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