Aims and hypothesis testing Flashcards
1
Q
What is an aim?
A
An aim outlines what the research is going to be about.
2
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
A testable prediction of what the researcher thinks their investigation will show.
3
Q
What is a one tailed hypothesis?
A
Shows a DIFFERENCE between two co-variables and states a DIRECTION
4
Q
What is a two tailed hypothesis?
A
Shows a DIFFERENCE between two co-variables but DOESNT state a direction
5
Q
What is a null hypothesis?
A
No difference between the variables, and any difference is due to chance.
6
Q
How do you write a hypothesis?
A
1.Give the correct type : one, tow or null
2.State if its a relationship or difference
3. Refer to both variables
4.Operationalise.
