What would be a good hypothesis for the following example? Formulation of the research problem The intersection of age, sexual orientation and identity has historically been a trigger for age discrimination and homophobia in Puerto Rico (López, 2019). This oppression perpetuates the marginalization and invisibility of homeless LGBTQIA+ seniors. Therefore, the research problem lies in identifying the structural barriers that older LGBTQIA+ people face when seeking adequate shelter and/or long-term care services. Justification: Despite existing studies and recommendations, the issue of homelessness in the aging LGBTIQ+ community remains largely unaddressed. Therefore, examining the characteristics of understudied subgroups, such as older adults within the LGBTIQ+ population who experience homelessness, provides an intersectional understanding of the ways in which age, gender identity, and sexual orientation interact with the experience of homelessness; a critical step to inform policies and interventions aimed at addressing homelessness among this vulnerable community. Objectives: This research proposal aims to achieve the following objectives: • Identify the main causes of homelessness within the LGBTIQ+ community of older adults in Puerto Rico. • Compare the experiences of homeless Puerto Rican older adults within the LGBTIQ+ community with those of the general older population. • Evaluate available support mechanisms, including social services and advocacy, to address homelessness within the LGBTIQ+ senior community in Puerto Rico. • Evaluate the effectiveness of these support mechanisms to reduce homelessness among LGBTIQ+ Puerto Rican seniors. Research questions: To address these objectives, the study will ask the following research questions: • What are the main causes of homelessness within the LGBTIQ+ community of older adults in Puerto Rico? • How do the experiences of Puerto Rican homeless older adults within the LGBTIQ+ community differ from those of the general older population? • What support mechanisms are available to address homelessness within the senior LGBTIQ+ community in Puerto Rico? • How effective are these support mechanisms in reducing homelessness among Puerto Rican LGBTIQ+ seniors? Variables: • Dependent variable: Homeless people within the LGBTIQ+ community of older adults in Puerto Rico. • Independent Variables: Discrimination, family dynamics and support mechanisms. So what would be the hypothesis filling in the information in the blank? And, how it is related to variables? The causes of homelessness among LGBTIQ+ older adults in Puerto Rico are _____________ of structural and systemic factors (such as discrimination, family dynamics, and the effectiveness of support mechanisms provided by the State).