Hypothesis

Question 1

A hypothesis

Answer 1

A clear precise testable statement that states the relationship between the variables to be investigated. Stated at the outset of the study.

Question 2

null hypothesis

Answer 2

States that the independent variable will not affect the dependent variable. There will be no effect

Question 3

Directional hypothesis

Answer 3

A one tailed hypotheses
States the direction of the difference or relationship. How the independent variable will affect the dependent variable

Question 4

Non-directional hypothesis

Answer 4

Two-tailed hypothesis
States that the independent variable will affect the dependent variable, but not the direction of that difference or relationship

Question 5

When would you choose a null hypotheses?

Answer 5

If you were trying to disprove a theory or another persons research

Question 6

Directional or non-directional hypothesis?

-there is a difference in children’s reading ability depending on whether they have blue eyes or brown eyes

Answer 6

Non-directional

Question 7

Directional or non-directional hypothesis??

Dogs that are rewarded with a dog-treat sit when told to do so, more often than dogs that are rewarded with a toy

Answer 7

Directional

Question 8

Directional or non-directional hypothesis???

Teens who watch horror films have more friends than teens who watch romantic comedies

Answer 8

Directional

Question 9

Directional or non-directional hypothesis???

There is a difference in the psychology grades of students depending on whether they are male or female

Answer 9

Non directional