Which is true about a causal hypothesis?
a. It describes the effects of independent variables on dependent variables.
b. It predicts a negative or positive interaction between variables.
c. It proposes positive or negative relationships among variables.
d. It states that a relationship exists between variables without indicating direction.
ANS: A
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