Aims And Hypothesis Flashcards

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Define aim

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The definition of aim is a general statement that highlights what the researcher
intends to investigate/ the goal or purpose of the investigation

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Define hypothesis

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The definition for hypothesis is a clear and concise statement that highlights the expected relationships & differences between the variables that are being investigated

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what are the 2 types of hypotheses

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Directional and Non-Directional

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What is a directional hypothesis?

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its a hypothesis that has a detail to the change to the relationship or even the cause

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What is a non-directional hypothesis?

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its when there is no detail to the change but it is highlighted that there is a change in the relationship

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What is operationalization?

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is when you turn abstract concepts ( like anxiety& stress ) into measurable observations

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What is the difference between aim and hypothesis?

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The difference between aims and hypothesis is that an aim is generic whereas a hypothesis is more concise and specific

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