Which statement qualifies as a hypothesis?
A) Children whose parents argue in their presence are more likely than other children to try illegal drugs.
B) Which parental behaviors are associated with an increased likelihood of teenage illegal drug use?
C) What are the differences between children whose parents argue in their presence and those whose parents do not argue in their presence?
D) There are many differences between children whose parents argue in their presence and those whose parents do not argue in their presence.

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A is the only statement that presents a possible cause and effect relationship, making it a hypothesis. B and C are research questions, while D is a broad statement without any clear direction for research.

Which Statement Qualifies as a Hypothesis