Aims And Hypothesis Flashcards
Define aim
The definition of aim is a general statement that highlights what the researcher
intends to investigate/ the goal or purpose of the investigation
Define hypothesis
The definition for hypothesis is a clear and concise statement that highlights the expected relationships & differences between the variables that are being investigated
what are the 2 types of hypotheses
Directional and Non-Directional
What is a directional hypothesis?
its a hypothesis that has a detail to the change to the relationship or even the cause
What is a non-directional hypothesis?
its when there is no detail to the change but it is highlighted that there is a change in the relationship
What is operationalization?
is when you turn abstract concepts ( like anxiety& stress ) into measurable observations
What is the difference between aim and hypothesis?
The difference between aims and hypothesis is that an aim is generic whereas a hypothesis is more concise and specific