Aims + Hypotheses (AO1)

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

a 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 to be investigated. Stated at the beginning of a study as a prediction of the most likely outcome

Question 3

Operationalisation

Answer 3

clearly defined variables in terms of how they can measured
e.g distance traveled in cm

Question 4

Null Hypothesis

Answer 4

a hypothesis that states the IV will have no significant effect on the DV

Question 5

Experimental Hypothesis

Answer 5

a hypothesis that states that the IV will have a significant effect on the DV

Question 6

2 Types of Experimental Hypothesis

Answer 6

directional
non-directional

Question 7

Directional Hypothesis

Answer 7

the researcher makes clear what direction the difference between conditions will be in the hypothesis

Question 8

When is a Directional Hypothesis used?

Answer 8

when there IS previous research

Question 9

Non-Directional Hypothesis

Answer 9

the researcher simply states that there will be a difference between the conditions, but not specifically what that difference will be

Question 10

When is a Non-Directional Hypothesis used?

Answer 10

when there is NO previous research