hypothesis construction

Question 1

directional hypothesis

Answer 1

• when you already have previous research
• states the direction of the research
• uses words such as slower, faster, more, less, positive, negative

Question 2

non-directional hypothesis

Answer 2

• when there is an absence of previous research or if research is inconsistent
• doesn’t state the direction of the research
• for example, there will be a significant difference …

Question 3

null hypothesis

Answer 3

• doesn’t state whether there will be a difference or effect
• a null is always stated swell as an experimental hypothesis