The researcher has discovered that study data have tested three hypotheses that were not stated in the original research design. How would the research reader identify these hypotheses?
1. They are reported as "additional" comparisons.
2. They are reported as "serendipitous" comparisons.
3. They are reported as "ad hoc" comparisons.
4. They are reported as "extra" comparisons.
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Rationale 1: Additional is not the term used.
Rationale 2: Serendipitous is not the term used.
Rationale 3: It is permissible for the researcher to report these comparisons and they are listed as "ad hoc" comparisons.
Rationale 4: Extra is not the term used.
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A) Most likely to be addressed using a quantitative approach B) Most likely to be addressed using a qualitative approach C) Not researchable D) Not appropriately worded
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