Directional hypothesis

• What does a directional hypothesis predict?

  A 'direction' for the results
• When would we choose to use a directional hypothesis?

  When confident enough to make a clear prediction
• What is required for results to support a directional hypothesis?

  Results have to be more convincing
• How does research supporting a directional hypothesis compare to non-directional research?

  Research that supports directional is more convincing
• Why is it easier to reject a directional hypothesis compared to a non-directional hypothesis?

  It is easier to reject than non-directional