hypotheses

Question 1

what is a null hypothesis?

Answer 1

a null hypothesis is a prediction in which a result or outcome will have either no or very little effect. In order to write a null hypothesis, you need to imagine what would happen to the independent and dependent variable to have very little effect.

Question 2

what is an alternative (experimental) hypothesis?

Answer 2

an alternative (experimental) hypothesis is a prediction of the expected outcome of the study. It is usually based on a theory.

Question 3

what is a directional hypothesis?

Answer 3

If the theory has a clear claim then you can use a directional hypothesis.

Question 4

what is non-directional hypothesis?

Answer 4

a non directional hypothesis is if the theory cannot make a clear prediction or if the evidence is mixed. This hypothesis states that a difference or relationship will be found but does not state what the difference or relationship will be

Question 5

what is experimental hypothesis?

Answer 5

an experimental hypothesis is when a laboratory or field experiment is being carried out.