Aims and Hypothesis

Question 1

Aim (1)

Answer 1

General statement of what the researcher intends to investigate, the purpose of the study.

Question 2

How to write an aim?

Answer 2

Begin with ‘To investigate…’

Question 3

Hypothesis (1)

Answer 3

A specific, testable statement in which the researcher predicts what will happen between the variables

Question 4

Directional hypothesis (2)

Answer 4

• Predicts the direction that they think results will go in
• Difference they expect to find between two variables

Question 5

Writing frame for directional hypothesis?

Answer 5

There will be a significantly higher (operationalised DV) for the participants in (operationalised IV) then participants in (operationalised IV)

Question 6

Non-directional hypothesis (2)

Answer 6

• Does not predict the direction they think the results will go in
• There will be a difference

Question 7

Writing frame for non-directional hypothesis?

Answer 7

There will be a significant difference in (operationalised DV) in participants with (operationalised IV) compared to the participants in (operationalised IV)

Question 8

Null hypothesis (2)

Answer 8

• Due to chance and not IV
• No significant difference