2.1.1 Deciding on Research Question

Question 1

what is an Aim

Answer 1

a broard statement, establishing what the purpose of the study is; the key information the researcher wants to answer through conducting their research

Question 2

Alternative Hypothesis

Answer 2

A testable statement that a piece of research attempts to support or reject

Question 3

Directional Hypothesis

Answer 3

A hypothesis that shows there will be a difference in the variables

Question 4

Null Hypothesis

Answer 4

A hypothesis that shows their will be no difference in the variables; the IV will have no effect on the DV but may affect the result; any that do occur will be down to chance

Question 5

One-Tailed/Directional Hypothesis

Answer 5

This hypothesis states that the IV will affect the DV and states exactly what the effect will be.

It therefore makes a prediction and states the direction of the prediction.

It is used when a researcher is confident about what they expect to find.

Question 6

Two-Tailed/Non-Directional Hypothesis

Answer 6

This hypothesis states the IV will affect the DV BUT does not state how, just that a difference will be found.

It is used when previous research is inconclusive OR a newer area of investigation