Based on what you read, you think that people whose parents are divorced are more likely to become divorced themselves. As you begin your research, you state your belief explicitly, in a testable way. This explicit, testable statement is a

A) research design.
B) statement of causality.
C) hypothesis.
D) generalized conclusion.

Hypothesis

A statement about what one expects to find in research.

Research Design

The framework or blueprint for conducting a research study, detailing the procedures for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.

Generalized Conclusion

Drawing broad inferences from specific observations, often extending beyond the original scope of analysis.