The statement of a research hypothesis includes
A) an explanation for why a particular behavior is under investigation.
B) a predicted outcome and an explanation for the outcome.
C) an overview of previous research findings regarding the topic.
D) all of these

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A research hypothesis should include a predicted outcome and an explanation for the outcome. While it may also include an explanation for why a particular behavior is under investigation or an overview of previous research findings, these are not necessarily required components.

The Statement of a Research Hypothesis Includes