Which one of the following is not included in the criteria for an acceptable research hypothesis?
A) It explains existing data in simpler terms than competing hypotheses do.
B) It has better than a 50 percent chance of being true.
C) It fits into a framework of existing theories.
D) It does not contradict the laws of nature.
E) It presents an adequate explanation of the research problem.

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The criteria for an acceptable research hypothesis include that it must explain existing data, fit into existing theories, not contradict the laws of nature, and present an adequate explanation of the research problem. However, the likelihood of the hypothesis being true (better than a 50 percent chance) is not a criterion for acceptability.

Which One of the Following Is Not Included in the Criteria