A researcher believes that presenting possible suspects in a lineup one at a time instead of in a group would lead to more accurate identification of the true suspect.This belief represents a(n)
A) hypothesis.
B) independent variable.
C) correlation.
D) theory.

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. The researcher's belief about the lineup method leading to more accurate identification is an example of a hypothesis, as it is a specific, testable prediction about what they expect to happen in their study.

A Researcher Believes That Presenting Possible Suspects in a Lineup