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PSYCHOLOGY
RESEARCH METHODS
AIMS & HYPOTHESES
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What is an
aim
?
A reason why the study is taking place; intent of the study in general terms.
-what/why is being studied.
-what is it trying to achieve.
What is a hypothesis?
Precise testable prediction about what is expected to happen.
-needs to be operationalised.
What is a non-directional hypothesis?
You do not stay which way you think the results will go.
-'Difference'
-Less specific - less bias
-Want to find something out.
What is a
directional
hypothesis?
You state exactly which way you think the results will go.
-Want to
prove
something.
What is an experimental hypothesis?
Predicting the differences in the effect DV will be beyond chance - as a result of the cause IV.
-Not operationalised.
What is a null hypothesis?
The hypothesis of 'no difference'; predicts no significant difference/ correlation.
-Not operationalised.