Use the following example to answer a set of questions: If the discrepancy between one's aspirations and expectations is high, then the level of perceived strain is high. Considering this is an "if-then" hypothesis, what is the original hypothesis? What is the independent variable and dependent variable in this study? What direction of association does this hypothesis predict?
What will be an ideal response?
(1) As the discrepancy between one's aspirations and expectations increases, one's level of strain increases. (2) Perceived strain is the dependent variable and the discrepancy between one's aspirations and expectations is the independent variable. (3) The direction of association is positive.
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