Null hypothesis, p-value, statistical significance Flashcards

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What is a null hypothesis?

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  • The null hypothesis that the research will find what is being looked for.
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What is operationalising?

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  • This means phrasing things make it clear how your variables are manipulated or measured.
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What is an operationalised hypothesis?

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Tells the reader how the main concepts were put into effect.

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What is a 1-tailed hypothesis?

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  • This predicts the direction of the results will take.
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What is a 2 - tailed hypothesis?

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  • This predicts that there will be some sort of change.
  • This does not prediction the results will take.
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What does the null hypothesis state?

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“There will be no significant difference…”

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