7. Guiding the direction of the research, which of the following defines the rel

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7. Guiding the direction of the research, which of the following defines the relationship between what you want to know and how you intend to discover this knowledge through research?

A. Hypothesis

B. Research question

C. Variables of interest

D. Research design

8. Concerns related to counseling research include ALL BUT WHICH of the following?

A. As a profession, counselors are paying increasing attention to the efficacy of practice

B. Counseling journals sponsored by ACA divisions are lacking in manuscript submissions

C. Changes in funding requirements make research necessary

D. Managed care requires counselors to examine treatment practices

Explanation / Answer

7.(A) Hypothesis

A hypothesis refers to a tentative statement of the expected relationship between two or more variables under study. Hypotheses are always in declarative sentence form. It helps to translate the research problem and objective into a clear explanation or prediction of the expected outcomes of the study on the basis of the literature already available. It should be specified before research is conducted.

8. (B) Counseling journals sponsored by ACA divisions are lacking in manuscript submissions

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