Select all that apply Which of the following are interpretations for the strong hypothesis criteria of adequate for its purpose? Does the hypothesis explain facts that gave rise to the need for explanation? Is the hypothesis simple requiring few conditions or assumptions? Does the hypothesis reveal consequences or derivatives that can be deduced for testing purposes? Does the hypothesis provide a framework for organizing the conclusions that result? Does the hypothesis suggest which form of research design is likely to be most appropriate?

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Select all that apply Which of the following are interpretations for the strong hypothesis criteria of adequate for its purpose? Does the hypothesis explain facts that gave rise to the need for explanation? Is the hypothesis simple requiring few conditions or assumptions? Does the hypothesis reveal consequences or derivatives that can be deduced for testing purposes? Does the hypothesis provide a framework for organizing the conclusions that result? Does the hypothesis suggest which form of research design is likely to be most appropriate?

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The criteria for a strong hypothesis being "adequate for its purpose" include:* **Does the hypothesis explain facts that gave rise to the need for explanation?** A good hypothesis addresses the very questions or observations that prompted the research in the first place.* **Does the hypothesis reveal consequences or derivatives that can be deduced for testing purposes?** A testable hypothesis must have implications that can be verified or falsified through observation or experimentation. This is crucial for the scientific method.* **Does the hypothesis provide a framework for organizing the conclusions that result?** A strong hypothesis helps structure the research and the interpretation of the findings. It provides a lens through which to analyze the data.The other two options are related to desirable qualities of a hypothesis but don't directly address "adequacy for its purpose":* **Is the hypothesis simple requiring few conditions or assumptions?** While simplicity (parsimony) is a desirable trait in a hypothesis (Occam's Razor), a more complex hypothesis might be necessary to adequately address a complex phenomenon. Simplicity doesn't necessarily equate to adequacy.* **Does the hypothesis suggest which form of research design is likely to be most appropriate?** While a hypothesis can inform research design, its primary purpose isn't to dictate it. A hypothesis can be adequate even if it doesn't explicitly point to a specific research design. The research question and the nature of the hypothesis will guide the choice of research design.

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