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List the characteristics of Research Hypotheses.

List and explain the characteristics of Research Hypotheses.

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Kavungya
2. Must be based on a sound rationale derived from theory or previous research or professional experience.
3. Must be consistent with common sense or generally accepted truths.
4. Must be testable.
5. Must be related to empirical phenomena. Words like ought, should, bad should be avoided since they reflect moral judgment.
6. Should be testable within a reasonable time.
7. Variables stated in the hypothesis must be consistent with the purpose statement, objectives and operationalized variables in the method section.
8. Must be as simple and as concise as the complexity of the concepts involved allows.
9. It must be stated in such a way that its implications can be deduced in the form of empirical operations with respect to which relationship can be validated or refuted.
Kavungya answered the question on March 7, 2019 at 07:04

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