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Aims & Hypothesis Flashcards

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NULL HYPOTHESIS

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The statement or claim being made (which we are trying to disprove)

Eg there’ll be no significant difference (nothing will happen)

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EXPERIMENTAL HYPOTHESIS

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The hypothesis that we are trying to prove
(Opposite to null)

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Directional hypothesis

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States what’ll happen eg girls will watch more TV than boys

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NON DIRECTIONAL HYPOTHESIS

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There’ll be a difference but doesn’t state what

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