Ahypothesis is: a the average squared deviations about the mean of a distribution of values b) an empirically testable statement that is an unproven supposition developed in order to explain phenomena a statement that asserts the status quo; that is, any change from what has been c) thought to be true is due to random sampling order da statement that is the opposite of the null hypothesis e) the error made by rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true

b) An empirically testable statement that is an unproven supposition developed in order to explain phenomena.

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b) An empirically testable statement that is an unproven supposition developed in order to explain phenomena.

A hypothesis is an unproven supposition.This may be derived from previous research or theory and is developed prior to data collection.

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Variance is the average squared deviations about the mean of a distribution of values.

you forgot the options, but i found them anyways, the correct answer is "john wilson believes that words and actions based on the intellect are superior to those based on emotions".

john wilson is depicted as an extremely intelligent man. the point of the excerpt is to make a sort of distinction between emotional and rational intelligence. he happens to have both attributes, but he clearly favors his intellectual gifts. at the same time, because of his religious background, he's a little bit conflicted with this and it makes him ashamed.

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