Multiple choice

Which of the following is false regarding a working hypothesis?

  1. It may be used as a conceptual framework in qualitative research.

  2. It can be linked to the exploratory research purpose in empirical investigation.

  3. It is provisionally accepted as a basis for further research.

  4. It is constructed as a statement of expectations.

  5. It always proves to be correct for a successful research.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

A working hypothesis is a hypothesis that is provisionally accepted as a basis for further research in the hope that a tenable theory will be produced, even if the hypothesis ultimately fails.

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