Research Methods (paper2)

• What is the relationship between a hypothesis and variables?

  A hypothesis proposes a relationship between variables
• What are the key characteristics of a directional hypothesis?

  • Predicts a specific relationship between variables
  • Indicates the direction of the effect
  • Example: "Increased sleep improves memory performance"
• What is a hypothesis?

  A testable statement proposing a relationship
• What are the key differences between directional and non-directional hypotheses?

  • Directional Hypothesis:
  • Predicts the direction of the relationship
  • Uses specific terms like "increases" or "decreases"
  • Non-Directional Hypothesis:
  • States a relationship exists without direction
  • Uses general terms like "there is a relationship"