Hypothesis Flashcards
1
Q
Alternative hypothesis
A
The iv will affect the dv
2
Q
How to write a alternative hypothesis
A
There will be a difference….
- Operationalised dv
- Two levels of the iv
3
Q
Null hypothesis
A
The iv will NOT affect the dv
4
Q
A null hypothesis is also accepted if…
A
The results of a statistical test
( on the data)
is not significant enough
(Any difference is not great enough to be the IV/ due to chance
5
Q
One tailed hypothesis (directional)
A
Statement predicting the way the results will go
6
Q
Two tailed hypothesis (non directional)
A
Statement predicting there will be a differences but not what that differences will be.
7
Q
The null hypothesis is always …
A
Non- directional
