Hypothesis

Question 1

Directional hypothesis

Answer 1

• states the direction of the predicted difference between the two conditions or two groups of participants

Question 2

Alternative hypothesis

Answer 2

any hypothesis expect the null hypothesis. it is the alternative to the null hypothesis

Question 3

non directional hypothesis

Answer 3

• predicts that there is a difference between the conditions but doesn’t state the directions

Question 4

null hypothesis

Answer 4

• the assumption that there is no relationship between the variables being studied

Question 5

pilot study

Answer 5

• a small scale trial run of a study to test any aspects of the design with a view of making improvements