In a study by Koenes and Karshmer titled "Depression: a comparison study between blind and sighted adolescents," no hypothesis is present.Does the lack of a hypothesis in this study represent a weakness? Why or why not?
A) Not a weakness; study is descriptive.
B) Not a weakness; study is quasi-experimental.
C) Is a weakness; study is descriptive.
D) Is a weakness; study is quasi-experimental.

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Correct A: The title suggests a descriptive study,and a hypothesis is not necessary.
Incorrect B: The study title is descriptive comparative and is not quasi-experimental.
Incorrect C: A hypothesis is not necessary for a descriptive study.
Incorrect D: The study is nonexperimental,so a hypothesis is not necessary.

In a Study by Koenes and Karshmer Titled "Depression: a Comparison