If a researcher proposes that there is a difference in the hiring preferences between veterans and nonveterans, such a situation represents the _ hypothesis. If the researcher proposes that there is no difference in the hiring preferences between veterans and non-veterans, such a situation represents the _ hypothesis.

A) null; research
B) research; null
C) inferential; descriptive
D) descriptive; inferential

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If a researcher proposes that there is a difference in the hiring preferences between veterans and nonveterans, such a situation represents the _____ hypothesis. If the researcher proposes that there is no difference in the hiring preferences between veterans and non-veterans, such a situation represents the _____ hypothesis.

A) null; research
B) research; null
C) inferential; descriptive
D) descriptive; inferential

Rogelene Dalisay · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The researcher proposing a difference in hiring preferences between veterans and nonveterans represents a research hypothesis, while proposing no difference represents a null hypothesis. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

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