Question

Which of the following is not part of testing a hypothesis?

Answer 1

Isn't a hypothesis making a theory? Based on that I guess the answer would be A. Making a theory, because you making the hypothesis is not part of testing it.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Gathering evidence

Explanation:

The first step in hypothesis testing is the making or formulation of theory which refers to a set of accepted beliefs held to guide and explain analysis.

The next step is to make a model from the theory. A model is a simplification of a complex reality.

The next step to collect data to used in estimating the model

After data collection, the model is estimated using the data and result is obtained and analysed.

Therefore, C. Gathering evidence is not part of testing a hypothesis.