Aims & Hypotheses Flashcards
1
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Aim
A
the researchers area of interest
2
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hypothesis
A
a testable statement that predicts a difference between two variables that the researcher expects to find
3
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directional hypothesis
A
a one-tailed hypothesis that states the direction of the difference
4
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non- directional hypothesis
A
a two-tailed hypothesis that does not predict the direction of the difference
5
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alternative hypothesis
A
predicts there will be a difference
6
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null hypothesis
A
predicts that there will be no difference. any difference will be due to chance
