Non directional hypothesis

• What does a non-directional hypothesis predict?

  It does not predict a direction
• When would a researcher choose a non-directional hypothesis?

  If the outcome is unclear in a new study
• What happens to the dependent variable in a non-directional hypothesis?

  It will be found if something happens
• Can a hypothesis change to a directional one?

  Yes, it may not change to a directional one