Research Methods - Aims & Hypotheses Flashcards
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Aim
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Statement of what the researcher intends to investigate
2
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Hypothesis
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Clear, precise & testable statement that states the relationship between variables to be investigated
3
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Null hypothesis (H0)
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Statement of prediction that research will not yield significant results
4
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Alternative hypothesis (H1)
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Statement of prediction that research will yield significant results
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One-tailed hypothesis (directional)
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States direction of the difference/relationship
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Two-tailed hypothesis (non-directional)
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Doesn’t state the direction of the difference/relationship
