aims and hypotheses Flashcards
1
Q
What is the aim of a study?
A
A general statement about what the researcher wants to investigate.
2
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What is a hypothesis?
A
A precise, testable prediction about the outcome of the study.
3
Q
What is a null hypothesis?
A
It predicts no effect or relationship between variables.
4
Q
What is an alternative hypothesis?
A
It predicts there will be an effect or relationship.
