I can't make a better hypothesis because there is no previous studies of any kind. The hypothesis can be wrong it's not really important, what's important is to start experimenting on the matter instead of just debating whether or not it has an impact.
First of all, a hypothesis needs to be testable and falsifiable, so the possibility of it being wrong isn't trivial, it is critical. You missed every single point I tried to make, so I'm not sure where to even start. So, my answer is... Yes.
Sorry, I'm not criticizing you, I actually feel at fault here for not being able to properly explain myself in a way that is understood.
Edit: OK, I'm giving this one more shot. After making another attempt to understand your post I think this may be a language issue. I have a feeling what you were trying to communicate was that it didn't matter to you about the quality of your hypothesis or objectives, as long as data is actively being gathered (not that it shouldn't be a falsifiable hypothesis). I disagree with this also, and I'll try to explain my position in a way that makes better sense.
The more specific your hypotheses are, the better you can focus your data collection. Otherwise your efforts are being wasted due to excessive data being collected, not enough data being collected, or due to applied variables not satisfying or conflicting with your requirements. It is better to have a detailed and clear hypothesis you really don't like than a fuzzy one you approve of, or what I can only simply describe as random data collection. Call it whatever you like.
It's not that random anyway, when you think about it the game manual suggests that PRMs have indeed a direct impact on merchandising, yet we can't put a figure on it.Public Relations Managers help market the team to the fans, encouraging more people to show up to games and be willing to pay more for tickets
The quote you referenced to support your statement doesn't. Not only does it not seem to suggest a direct impact, it doesn't even suggest an impact to merchandising. I think this is referring instead to the indirect impact of the marketing of a team's attendance and merchandising through fan surveys. Whatever it means, this doesn't make mass data collection without an idea of what your looking for make any more sense.
I can't make a better hypothesis because there is no previous studies of any kind.
I don't see how a lack of previous study prevents you from making a more useful hypothesis. A hypothesis is an educated guess that does not rely on mounds of data. Experiments are done to test the hypothesis, not to come up with one. Also, what kind of animals do you plan to use? That is almost as important as the white coat
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