AIMS & HYPOTHESES

Cards (6)

  • 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.