"Students who understand the reasoning underlying arithmetic processes will learn algebra more rapidly than will students who merely memorize the steps in the processes without understanding them. This statement will be tested with a logically sound research design and sampling plan. If the results are in agreement with the statement, it can be considered to be a(n):
A) assumption on which hypotheses should be based
B) proven generalization that can be added to existing theory
C) single-variable hypothesis involving no cause-and-effect relationships
D) tentatively confirmed hypothesis that should be subjected to further testing

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The statement describes a hypothesis (a proposed explanation for a phenomenon) that is being tested for its validity. If the results agree with the statement, it means the hypothesis is supported by the data, but it does not become a proven fact or generalization immediately. It is considered tentatively confirmed and should be tested further to establish its reliability and validity across different contexts and samples.

"Students Who Understand the Reasoning Underlying Arithmetic Processes Will Learn