Section A Flashcards
What is a hypothesis?
A statement that is testable through the appropriate collection and analysis of data
What two things must a hypothesis be?
A statement
Testable
Name five constraints of an investigation
-Time
-Ethical issues
-Costs
Confidentiality
-Convenience
Why might time be a constraint of an investigation?
You may have limited time to complete the investigation in
Why might cost be a constraint of an investigation?
There may be a budget so you will have to limit costs from travel and equipment etc
Why might ethical issues be a constraint of an investigation?
Some research may cause harm or distress to those involved
Example: showing young children a scary film
Why might confidentiality be a constraint of an investigation?
Some information may be considered sensitive so people would only share it if it was anonymous
Why might convenience be a constraint of an investigation?
Sometimes, a hypothesis may be difficult or impossible to test because data may be difficult to access
