1.4.1 Formulation of Testable Hypotheses

Cards (27)

  • Measurable variables can be quantified or observed in research.
    True
  • Match the type of hypothesis with its characteristic:
    Testable Hypothesis ↔️ Specific relationship between variables
    Non-Testable Hypothesis ↔️ Immeasurable variables
  • What is the independent variable (IV) in research?
    Factor being manipulated
  • The type of music played to students is an example of an independent variable.

    True
  • The hypothesis "People will be happier if they listen to more music" is falsifiable.
    False
  • Variables in a testable hypothesis must be measurable.

    True
  • What does a directional hypothesis specify about the relationship between variables?
    The expected direction
  • Why must variables be measurable in research?
    To allow for analysis
  • What is one characteristic of a testable hypothesis?
    Specific
  • A specific hypothesis clearly defines the variables and their relationship
  • What does it mean for a hypothesis to be falsifiable?
    It can be disproven
  • The dependent variable (DV) is measured to see if it changes in response to the IV
  • What is an example of a non-testable hypothesis?
    "People will be happier if they listen to more music"
  • What is a testable hypothesis?
    Statement tested through research
  • A non-testable hypothesis is vague, immeasurable, or unfalsifiable
  • A non-directional hypothesis specifies the direction of the relationship between variables.
    False
  • A testable hypothesis must be specific, measurable, and falsifiable
  • A non-testable hypothesis has a vague or unclear relationship
  • What is a testable hypothesis?
    Statement empirically tested
  • A non-testable hypothesis is vague, immeasurable, or unfalsifiable
  • The example "Listening to classical music will improve students' math test scores" is a testable hypothesis.
    True
  • Match the variable type with its definition:
    Independent Variable ↔️ Factor manipulated by the researcher
    Dependent Variable ↔️ Factor measured to see if it changes
  • A testable hypothesis has a specific relationship between variables
  • A testable hypothesis must be specific, defining the relationship between variables
  • Match the variable type with its definition and role in research:
    Independent Variable ↔️ Manipulated by researcher; the cause
    Dependent Variable ↔️ Measured by researcher; the effect
  • A directional hypothesis uses words like improve or decrease
  • A non-testable hypothesis is unfalsifiable.

    True