A researcher stated the following hypothesis: "Use of the inquiry method in teaching high school social studies results in an improvement in students' thinking ability." Which term in the above hypothesis would most need an operational definition?

a. Inquiry method
b. Students
c. Thinking ability
d. High school
e. Improvement


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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