Hypotheses Flashcards

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What is meant by an aim?

A

The stated intentions of the study

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What is an example of an aim?

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To investigate whether sleeping more means that your memory is better

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What is meant by a hypothesis?

A

The prediction of the difference / relationship between variables

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What is meant by an experimental hypothesis?

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A prediction that states there will be a significant difference/relationship between variables being tested

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What are the 2 types of experimental hypotheses?

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  • Directional (one-tailed)
  • Non-directional (two-tailed)
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What is meant by a directional (one-tailed) hypothesis?

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States the direction of the difference/relationship between the variables being tested

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What is an example of a directional (one-tailed) hypothesis?

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People who sleep for eight hours have a higher score on a memory test than those who sleep for five hours

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What is meant by a non-directional (two-tailed) hypothesis?

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Only states there will be difference/relationship between the variables not the direction of the difference

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What is an example of a non-directional (two-tailed) hypothesis?

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People who sleep for eight hours perform differently on a memory test than those who sleep for five hours

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What is meant by a null hypothesis?

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A prediction that states there will be no significant difference/relationship between variables being tested

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What is an example of a null hypothesis?

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There is no difference between memory test scores of people who sleep for eight hours and those who sleep for five hours

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