Aims and Hypothesis

Question 1

Definition: A general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate, the purpose of the study!

Answer 1

Research aim

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Hypothesis

Question 2

Definition: A statement of prediction that your research will yield significant results.

Answer 2

Alternative hypothesis (H1)

Question 3

Definition: A statement of prediction that your research will not yield significant results.

Answer 3

Null Hypothesis (H0)

Question 4

Definition: An alternative hypothesis specifically formulated for causal relationships. A statement of prediction that your research will yield a significant different or effect.

Answer 4

Experimental hypothesis

Question 5

Definition: An alternate hypothesis specifically formulated for non-causal relationships. A statement of prediction that your research will yield a significant relationship or correlation.

Answer 5

Correlational hypothesis

Question 6

Definition: States the direction of the difference or relationship.

Answer 6

Directional hypothesis (one-tailed)

Question 7

Definition: Does not state the direction of the difference or relationship.

Answer 7

Non-directional (two-tailed)

Question 8

Definition: clearly defining variables in terms of how they can be measured.

Answer 8

Operationalisation