HYPOTHESES

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

A general expression of what the researcher intends to investigate

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

a precise, testable statement of what the researcher(s) predict will be the outcome of the study

It should be OPERATIONALISED i.e. clearly defined and measured

Question 3

Directional Hypothesis

Answer 3

States strength / direction of a significant change / difference / relationship between variables - e.g. changes are greater or lesser, positive or negative

Question 4

A non-directional Hypothesis

Answer 4

Doesn’t state the direction - just that there is a significant difference / association / correlation between variables

Question 5

Experimental Method

Answer 5

Involves a researcher manipulating the IV, causing it to vary and recording the effect of the IV on the DV.

There are different levels of the IV

IV = what is manipulated
DV = what is measured

Question 6

Null Hypothesis

There is not a significant relationship!

Answer 6

There is not a significant relationship between the two variables being studied (one variable does not affect the other)

If there is a change it will be due to chance.

Question 7

Alternative Hypothesis

Answer 7

There will be a significant relationship between the two variables being studied (i.e. one variable effects the other). Results not due to chance / are significant in terms of supporting the theory being investigated