The use of hypotheses in the specialty finishing projects constitutes one of the methodological aspects that deserves an analysis. The article aims to clarify for young researchers when this category should be declared in a research. It is suggested to use the scope of the research (exploratory, descriptive, correlational or explanatory) for the decision of whether or not to use hypotheses in a research project. Conditions that determine the use of hypotheses specifically in descriptive studies, the most frequently carried out by residents are detailed.
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Univ British Columbia, Dept Family Practice, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
St Pauls Hosp, Vancouver, BC, CanadaUniv British Columbia, Dept Family Practice, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada