9.1.4 - Hypotheses Flashcards

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Define the term ‘hypothesis’.

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A statement which predicts something happening

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Define ‘alternate hypothesis’.

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A statement which predicts a difference or relationship in the results

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Define ‘null hypothesis’.

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A statement which predicts no difference or relationship in the results

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Define ‘one-tailed hypothesis’.

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An alternate hypothesis that states the way they predict the results will go

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Define ‘two-tailed hypothesis’.

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An alternate hypothesis that states there will be a difference or relation but not what that difference/relationship will be

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