Multiple choice

Which of these is not true regarding working hypothesis?

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

  2. It is often used as a conceptual framework in qualitative research.

  3. Research projects that use working hypotheses use an inductive reasoning.

  4. Working hypotheses are flexible.

  5. Working hypotheses are often constructed to facilitate inquiry.
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Explanation

Research projects that use working hypotheses use a deductive reasoning or logic of inquiry. In other words, the problem and preliminary theory are developed ahead of time and tested using evidence.

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