Aims and Hypotheses

Question 1

An aim

Answer 1

A general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate.
The purpose of the study.

Question 2

A hypotheses

Answer 2

A clear, precise, testable statement that states the relationship between the variables to be investigated.

Question 3

Two types of hypotheses

Answer 3

Directional- State the direction of the difference or relationship
More, less, increase, decrease
Non-directional-Does not state the direction of the difference or relationship.

Question 4

When to use directional or non-directional hypotheses

Answer 4

Directional- When the findings of previous research studies suggest a particular outcome.

Non-directional- When there is no previous research, or findings from earlier studies are contradictory.

Question 5

Alternate and Null Hypotheses

Answer 5

Alternate hypotheses= A hypotheses states there will be a difference (Directional/Non-directional)
Null hypotheses= A hypotheses that states there will not be a difference and if there is a small difference, it is due to chance.