Hypotheses Flashcards

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What is a hypothesis?

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A prediction about the outcomes of a study

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What is a one tailed / directional hypothesis?

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A prediction that includes the direction of results (says who will do better)

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What is a two tailed / non directional hypothesis?

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A prediction that says there is a difference/relationship, but does not state the direction

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What is a null hypothesis?

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A prediction that states there is no difference between the two groups / no relationship between the variables

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What is operationalisation?

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Stating exactly how the variables will be measured in a hypothesis

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