aims + hypothesis Flashcards
1
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definition of an aim
A
identifies the purpose of the experiment. what you hope to find out by conducting the research
2
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definition of hypothesis
A
a testable statement of what the researcher thinks will be the outcome
3
Q
what is the difference between a test of correlation and a test of difference
A
correlation is a relationship and has co-variables
difference is an experiment and has variables
4
Q
what is a directional hypothesis
A
where you predict a certain outcome in results
5
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what is a non-directional hypothesis
A
there is no prediction of what the results will be but a prediction that there will be a change in the DV
