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Research Question: How has the prevalence and impact of homelessness changed over time, and what factors contribute to these changes? Hypothesis: The prevalence and severity of homelessness have increased in recent years due to a combination of economic downturns, lack of affordable housing options, and inadequate support systems for individuals experiencing homelessness. Hypothesis type: Non-directional hypothesis Independent variable: Economic stability/instability (including job availability, income inequality) Dependent variables: 1. Homelessness rates - measured by the number or percentage of individuals experiencing homelessness within a given timeframe. 2. Impact on health- related issues such as infectious disease outbreaks or mental health concerns among people who are homeless. 3. Availability/accessibility to safe housing options for those facing poverty/homelessness. 4. Social services/support networks available for individuals experiencing homelessness. Explanation:

The independent variable is economic stability/instability because it impacts both access to resources needed for survival (such as food and shelter) but also affects an individual's ability to maintain stable employment/housing status long-term. The dependent variables include measurements that indicate trends linked directly with high levels/values associated with risk factors commonly faced by persons living under conditions where they don't know whether they'll be able to pay rent/utilities/etcetera in their current residence beyond a certain point in time. The resulting lack of stability can then give rise to additional insecurities that worsen an individual's overall health and well-being. Through the use of multiple dependent variables, this hypothesis seeks to understand not only the prevalence but also the impact of homelessness on individuals and communities as a whole. This will help identify key areas for intervention strategies aimed at reducing poverty and promoting sustainable economic development within these vulnerable populations. In conclusion, it is expected that research findings will support this hypothesis by demonstrating how different factors - such as job availability, income inequality/poverty rates, access to affordable housing options/social services - have contributed significantly over time towards worsening degrees/severity with which homelessness presents itself today among low-income groups across various geographic regions/cultural backgrounds.

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