Quiz on Hypothesis and Variables

What does the term 'hypothesis' primarily refer to?

• A definitive conclusion

• A research methodology

• A tentative statement

• A statistical analysis

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

• Specificity

• Testability

• Clarity

• Complexity

What type of variable is influenced by another variable?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Explanatory Variable

• Extraneous Variable

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive hypothesis?

• Education affects job satisfaction

• Higher income leads to more spending

• Public enterprises are more amenable for centralized planning

• There is no relationship between age and income

Which of the following is a type of error in hypothesis testing?

• Type I error

• Type IV error

• Type III error

• Type V error

Which of the following best describes a relational hypothesis?

• It describes the existence of a variable

• It states no relationship exists

• It is a generalization without specifics

• It describes the relationship between two or more variables

What is the significance level in hypothesis testing?

• The maximum probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis

• The total number of hypotheses tested

• The minimum sample size required

• The average of all test results

What is the role of a hypothesis in research?

• To collect data

• To summarize findings

• To guide the research process

• To provide a definitive answer

Which type of hypothesis states that there is a significant difference between two groups?

• Relational Hypothesis

• Null Hypothesis

• Alternative Hypothesis

• Descriptive Hypothesis

What does a hypothesis provide in the context of scientific research?

• A theoretical framework

• A basis for empirical testing

• A summary of results

• A final conclusion