Aims and Hypothesis

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate the purpose of the study

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

a clear, precise, testable statement, that states the relationship between the variables being investigated. These are stated at the outset of any study.

Question 3

Directional

Answer 3

states the direction of the difference

e.g. Students who drink red juice will run faster than students who drink blue juice

Question 4

Non-directional

Answer 4

states there will be a difference

There will be a difference in running speed between students who drink red juice compared to students who drink blue juice