Identify the sources of hypothesis formulation. A. Sampling method used for…
2025
Identify the sources of hypothesis formulation.
A. Sampling method used for research
B. Reports of earlier research
C. Beliefs prevailing in the area of the selected problem
D. Prior experience of the researcher in the area of the selected problem
E. Type of population
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- A.
B, C, and D Only
- B.
B, C, and E Only
- C.
A, C, and E Only
- D.
C, D, and E Only
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Correct answer: A
Standard academic texts identify reports of earlier research (B), prevailing beliefs (C), and researcher experience (D) as primary sources for generating hypotheses. Sampling methods (A) and population types (E) are research design elements rather than sources for hypothesis generation.