Which of these is a reason why researchers examine data by creating tables and figures?

A) to test their research hypotheses
B) to define their population
C) to figure out which variable is the independent variable
D) to understand the shape of the distribution

Research Hypotheses

Proposed explanations made on the basis of limited evidence as starting points for further investigation into the relationships between variables.

Independent Variable

The independent variable is a variable in an experiment or model that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on a dependent variable.

Distribution

Refers to how values in a data set are spread or dispersed, indicating the frequency of each value or range of values.