Introduction to research (hypotheses)

Question 1

What are the 2 types of hypotheses

Answer 1

1) null hypothesis (h0)
2) Alternative hypothesis (h1)

Question 2

Null hypothesis

Answer 2

Prediction that no effects will be found

Question 3

Alternative hypotheses

Answer 3

Prediction that effects will be found

Question 4

What is the difference between a one tailed h1 and a two- tailed h1

Answer 4

One tailed hypothesis is where the effects are specified whereas with a two tailed one, there is no specification of the direction of the findings.

Question 5

When should hypotheses be developed

Answer 5

After looking at the relevant research but before own experiment

Question 6

Hypotheses must be _ and _ ?

Answer 6

1) Testable: must be able to make observations or conduct experiments to test whether it is correct or not
2) Falsifiable: possible to prove it wrong where there is evidence