EXPE Chapter 6: Formulating the Hypothesis

Question 1

an explanation of a relationship between two or more variables.

Answer 1

hypothesis

Question 2

a tentative explanation of an event or a behavior.

Answer 2

experimental hypothesis

Question 3

predicts how variables (events, traits, or behaviors) might be correlated, but not causally related.

Answer 3

nonexperimental hypothesis

Question 4

hypothesis must be capable of being true or false

Answer 4

synthetic statements

Question 5

means that we prefer a simple hypothesis over one requiring many supporting assumptions.

Answer 5

Parsimony

Question 6

is reasoning from specific cases to general principles to form a hypothesis.

Answer 6

Induction

Question 7

is reasoning from general principles to specific predictions. This approach is used to test the assumptions of a theory.

Answer 7

Deduction

Question 8

knowing without reasoning, or unconscious problem-solving.

Answer 8

Intuition

Question 9

provides a selective review of research findings related to the research hypothesis.

Answer 9

Introduction section

Question 10

can provide helpful information about your topic.

Answer 10

meta-analysis