Question

1. during the design of an experiment, if a sociologist believes there is no relationship between the variables they are studying, what will they write? an alternative hypothesis a relational hypothesis a negative hypothesis a null hypothesis

Explanation:

In research, a null hypothesis posits no relationship between variables. Alternative hypothesis suggests a relationship, relational hypothesis implies a connection, and negative hypothesis is not a standard term in this context like the others.

Answer:

D. a null hypothesis