A researcher asks the question, “Is there a relationship between GRE total scores and GPAs in the master’s programs in electrical engineering?” The researcher’s null hypothesis states, “There is no correlation between GRE total score and GPA from an elect

Yes, these are valid hypotheses for the research question as they clearly state the relationship between the independent variable (GRE total score) and the dependent variable (GPA in electrical engineering master's program) and provide opposing explanations for the relationship. The null hypothesis assumes that there is no relationship or correlation between the two variables while the alternative hypothesis proposes a positive correlation between the two. Other observations that can be made regarding the hypotheses and research question include the need for a clear and representative sample of master's programs in electrical engineering and the choice of statistical analysis methods to test the hypotheses. It is important to note that a lack of correlation between the two variables does not necessarily imply causation, and further research may be required to establish a causal relationship.