The table below shows hypothetical data for volumes of e- books and hardcover books sold over a 3- year period in a particular city. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | }
\hline & \text { E- books } & \text { Hardcover Books } \
\hline \text { Year 1 } & 23000 & 72000 \
\hline \text { Year 2 } & 52000 & 59000 \
\hline \text { Year 3 } & 106000 & 31000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ TABLE 2- 3
-If a theory's prediction is tested and rejected,
A)a new hypothesis is usually suggested and tested.
B)it is rejected with certainty,because it is not possible to reject a hypothesis that is actually true.
C)inquiry into the matter should cease.
D)the original data and assumptions should be discarded.
E)the statistical tolerance of risk for accepting a false hypothesis should be increased.

Question

The table below shows hypothetical data for volumes of e- books and hardcover books sold over a 3- year period in a particular city. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline & \text { E- books } & \text { Hardcover Books } \
\hline \text { Year 1 } & 23000 & 72000 \
\hline \text { Year 2 } & 52000 & 59000 \
\hline \text { Year 3 } & 106000 & 31000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ TABLE 2- 3
-If a theory's prediction is tested and rejected,
A)a new hypothesis is usually suggested and tested.
B)it is rejected with certainty,because it is not possible to reject a hypothesis that is actually true.
C)inquiry into the matter should cease.
D)the original data and assumptions should be discarded.
E)the statistical tolerance of risk for accepting a false hypothesis should be increased.

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When a theory's prediction is tested and rejected, a new hypothesis is usually suggested and tested to further investigate the phenomenon.

The Table Below Shows Hypothetical Data for Volumes of E-