Hypotheses Flashcards
1
Q
what is a hypothesis?
A
a testable statement of prediction
2
Q
what is an experimental hypothesis?
A
a hypothesis of an experimental method
3
Q
what is an alternative hypothesis?
A
a hypothesis of a non-experimental method (correlation, observation etc.)
4
Q
what is an aim?
A
state the purpose of the research in a clear and precise way
5
Q
what is a directional hypothesis?
A
predicts a specific direction of results
6
Q
what is a non-directional hypothesis?
A
predicts only a difference in results, or that one variable will affect another
7
Q
what is a null hypothesis?
A
- no significant relationship
- that one variable will have no effect
- no significant difference
