Research methods- Aims and Hypothesis

Question 1

Define the aim

Answer 1

Statement about the purpose/intent of the study and what it intends to investigate

Question 2

Define the hypothesis of an investigation

Answer 2

predictions of an investigation’s outcome that make specific reference to the independent variables (IVs) manipulated and dependent variables (DVs) measured by the researchers

Question 3

Define Operationalisation

Answer 3

Defining variables in such a way to make them easy to manipulate/ measure

Question 4

What are the first 3 steps that need to be carried out when conducting research?

Answer 4

-Identify the aim of the study
-Independent and dependent variables and operationalise them
-State hypothesis

Question 5

What are the two types of hypotheses?

Answer 5

-Null hypothesis
-Experimental (alternative) hypothesis

Question 6

What is a null hypothesis?

Answer 6

-States that the independent variable will not affect the dependent variable or that any difference will occur

Question 7

What is an experimental hypothesis?

Answer 7

-Predicts the independent variable will affect the dependent variable

Question 8

What are the two types of experimental hypotheses and what are they?

Answer 8

-Directional (one-tailed) - states the direction of the predicted difference between conditions
-Non-directional (two-tailed)- Does not state the direction of the predicted difference between conditions