Aims and Hypotheses
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What is an aim?
A general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate; the purpose of the study.
What are aims developed from?
Theories.
What is a hypothesis?
A clear, precise testable statement that states the relationship between the variables to be investigated. Stated at the outset of any study.
What is the difference between an aim and a hypothesis?
An aim is what the researcher is trying to achieve, while a hypothesis is a specific prediction of what they will find.
What are the two types of hypotheses?
Directional and non-directional.
What is meant by a directional hypothesis?
A hypothesis that states the direction of the difference or relationship between the variables.
What is meant by a non-directional hypothesis?
A hypothesis that does not state the direction of the difference or relationship between the variables.
What is a null hypothesis?
States that the IV has no effect on the DV.
Predicts no difference between the results from the different conditions of an experiment.