Aims of Research and Hypothesis

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

The purpose of the investigation.

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

A testable prediction based on an expected outcome.

Question 3

Operationalized

Answer 3

‘How will they be measured?’

Question 4

Directional Hypothesis (one tailed)

Answer 4

Based on previous research findings which predict whether results go up or down. e.g. _____ will be more/less successful than _____

Question 5

Non-directional Hypothesis (two tailed)

Answer 5

No previous research findings so predicting an effect but not which way. e.g. someone will _____

Question 6

Null Hypothesis

Answer 6

-No significant difference between variables.
-Any difference or effect from the study occurs by chance and not cause of the variables that were manipulated.