Explain the difference between descriptive and causal hypotheses.
What will be an ideal response?
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Descriptive hypotheses are predictions about the results of a study that describes the behavior or the relationship between behaviors. Causal hypotheses are predictions about the results of a study that includes the causes of a behavior.
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