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correct, we can only fail to disprove it. This highlights the
provisional or uncertain nature of scientific knowledge.

Developing sound hypotheses is thus an essential part of
the research process. They give direction and focus to our
investigations. Without clear hypotheses, we would be lost
in a sea of data without a compass. Hypotheses guide us in
our journey of discovery even when the destination remains
unclear. Einstein once encountered a student dismayed by his
Gives direction
and focus seeming lack of certainty about his theories. He responded:
“Young man, the thing I'm most sure of is my doubts. Keep
yours, and you'll go far.” Like Einstein, we must have the
courage to pose hypotheses while embracing uncertainty.
Rigorous testing and reasoned debate will slowly unveil
insights into the mysteries of nature and humanity. But the
process begins with a tentative guess worth pursuing.

"If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn’t be called research.”

-Albert Einstein

The research synopsis in science and social science
streams proposes four hypotheses to investigate the impact
of variables in the study:
Hypothesis 1 (H1): This hypothesis examines the
relationship between the independent and dependent
variables, whether positive or negative.

Hypothesis 2 (H2): This hypothesis explores the

Four hypotheses connection between the independent variable, the mediator,
explore variable and the dependent variable.
relationships Hypothesis 3 (H3): In this hypothesis, we investigate the
positive or negative relationship among the independent,
moderator, and dependent variables.

Hypothesis 4 (H4): This hypothesis focuses on the
relationship between the mediator, moderator two, and the
dependent variable. Additionally, it aims to demonstrate the
impact of the independent variable on the other variables
through statistical analyses.

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