Results from a recent experiment are consistent with a researcher's expectation that exposing people to unfamiliar groups reduces prejudice. This means that the researcher
A) has proven her theory.
B) has proven her hypothesis.
C) should retain her hypothesis for now.
D) needs to follow up with correlational studies.

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The results being consistent with the researcher's expectation means the hypothesis is supported by the data, but it does not prove the hypothesis. Retaining the hypothesis for now is the appropriate action until further evidence possibly contradicts it.

Results from a Recent Experiment Are Consistent with a Researcher's