RESEARCH METHODS - 1.6 Hypotheses and Aims

Question 1

Define Aim

Answer 1

This is a statement that tells you the purpose of the study

Question 2

Define Hypothesis

Answer 2

A testable statement that predicts the difference between the levels of IV in study or the relationship between variables of correlation

Question 3

Define an Alternative Hypothesis

Answer 3

Testable statement predicting the difference / relationship between variables in a certain study

Question 4

What are the 3 different types of hypotheses?

Answer 4

1. Directional (one-tailed) hypothesis
2. Non-Directional (two-tailed) hypothesis
3. Null hypothesis

Question 5

Define the Directional (one-tailed) Hypothesis

Answer 5

A statement that predicts the direction on the relationship between variables

Question 6

Define the Non-Directional (two-tailed) Hypothesis

Answer 6

Predicting statement where only one variable will be related to the other, not the direction of the relationship

Question 7

Define a Null Hypothesis

Answer 7

Testable statement that states any difference of correlation in the results is due to chance