aims and hypothesis Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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an aim is
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a general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate
2
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a hypothesis is
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a testable statement
clarify what is being tested
makes a prediction
3
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2 types of hypothesis
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alternative/experimental
null
4
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an experimental hypothesis predicts that
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something will happen
5
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a null hypothesis predicts that
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nothing will happen
6
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directional and non directional only applies to
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experimental/alternative hypothesis
7
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a directional hypothesis..
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predicts what the change will be
8
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a non directional hypothesis…
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predicts a difference
9
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operationalize means
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defining variables clearly in the hypothesis
