002: hypothesis / statement of the problem Flashcards
1
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Temporary answer / educated guess
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Hypothesis
2
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3 types of hypothesis
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- Null
- Alternative
- If and Then
3
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Bound to be rejected; no relationship between the variables
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Null Hypothesis
4
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Challenges the null hypothesis
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Alternative Hypothesis
5
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Stated as a question / scientific inquiry; the nature and the scope of the problem should be presented with clarity
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Statement of the Problem
6
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Description of an active challenge faced by researchers / practitioners that does not have adequate solutions available; should address all six questions:
- what, where, when, how, why, who
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Research-Worthy problem statement