In a research study, what are the properties of interest that differ in value?
a. The study's variables
b. The study's concepts
c. The study's hypotheses
d. The study's assumptions
ANS: A
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A This is the widely accepted and often-cited definition of variables.
B A concept is an abstraction that names an object or phenomenon.
C A hypothesis is a prediction that helps to answer a research question.
D Assumptions are statements accepted as true.
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