Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of hypothesis testing?

To obtain an accurate assessment

To provide support for a theory

Hypothesis testing is used to provide evidence in support of a theory or hypothesis. Option A is incorrect because obtaining an accurate assessment is not the sole purpose of hypothesis testing. Option C is incorrect because hypothesis testing does not seek to explain behavior, but rather to provide evidence for a proposed explanation. Option D is incorrect because hypothesis testing does not aim to generate new theories, but to support existing theories.

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To explain behavior

To generate new theories

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