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In uworld question "Which of the following is accurate regarding the design of the study described in the passage?
A.
The null hypothesis is that speech pattern features and scores on the SPI will predict psychosis with similar accuracy. (41%)
B.
Speech pattern features are the dependent variables and the presence of psychosis is the independent variable. (14%)
C.
The results suggest that if a person exhibits prodromal symptoms, the person will eventually develop psychosis. (4%)
D.
The participants were assessed every three months for three years to monitor the progression and severity of psychotic symptoms. (39%)
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A scientific hypothesis is a testable explanation for a phenomenon. The alternative hypothesis is based on prior evidence and assumes that a significant relationship or difference exists between variables (and often predicts the nature of that relationship or differen
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