Choose the term(s) that would indicate a prediction when used in a directional research hypothesis
1. Corresponding.
2. Decrease.
3. Better.
4. Theoretical.
5. Prove.
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Rationale 1: Corresponding is not a predictive term.
Rationale 2: A directional hypothesis should contain predictive terms such as less, greater, decrease, or negative correlation.
Rationale 3: Better is not measurable.
Rationale 4: Theoretical is not a predictive term.
Rationale 5: Prove is not a predictive term.
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