Aims and Hypotheses Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is an aim?
A
A statement of what the experiment intends to test
2
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What are the types of hypothesis?
A
Alternative and Null
3
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What are the types of alternative hypothesis?
A
One tailed, two tailed
4
Q
What is a one tailed (directional) hypothesis?
A
Making a specific prediction, previous research has been conducted
5
Q
What is a two tailed (non-directional) hypothesis?
A
There will be a difference/relationship, less specific. No previous research/inconclusive
6
Q
What is the null hypothesis?
A
A statement of no effect.
There will be no difference or relationship between x and y. Any difference found will be due to chance.
