What Makes A Good Hypothesis

Question 1

Definition of the aim of a study

Answer 1

A statement indicating the aims, intentions or purpose of the research, it can never be false

Question 2

Definition of hypothesis

Answer 2

A statement which is precise and has testable relationships between variables, it could prove to be false

Question 3

What makes a good hypothesis? Checklist:

Answer 3

1. IV and DV are clear and measurable
2. It is operationalised
3. There is a relationship between IV and DV stated
4. It is either directional or non-directional