Hypotheses Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
A prediction about the outcomes of a study
2
Q
What is a one tailed / directional hypothesis?
A
A prediction that includes the direction of results (says who will do better)
3
Q
What is a two tailed / non directional hypothesis?
A
A prediction that says there is a difference/relationship, but does not state the direction
4
Q
What is a null hypothesis?
A
A prediction that states there is no difference between the two groups / no relationship between the variables
5
Q
What is operationalisation?
A
Stating exactly how the variables will be measured in a hypothesis
