e-Module 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Define Hypothesis
A
A testable prediction of what the answer to the research question may be.
2
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Define null hypothesis
A
States that there is no dependent relationship between two variables
3
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Define Alternative hypothesis
A
Predicts a specific and reproducible relationship between variables
4
Q
What does the p-value demonstrate?
A
The likelihood that the observed difference was observed by chance
5
Q
What does the a-value demonstrate?
A
The probability of rejecting a null hypothesis when it is true
6
Q
With reference to the p-value, when do you reject the null hypothesis?
A
When the p-value is less than or equal to the a-value (usually 0.05)
