Psychology researchers must ensure that their research hypotheses are scientifically testable.
Which one of the following is essential for a testable hypothesis?
The hypothesis must predict a change that is positive in direction.
The variables in the hypothesis must be clearly and objectively operationalised.
The hypothesis must state the specific statistical test that will be used to analyse the data.
The hypothesis must refer to a theoretical framework that is already widely accepted.
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