Hypothesis

Match the definition to the word: They are the stated intentions of a study, to be clear about the purpose.

• Aims

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Null hypothesis

A --------- hypothesis states the kind of difference or relationship that is expected to be found between the two variables, conditions or groups.

An experimental hypothesis is sometimes referred to as what?

• Null

• Directional

• Alternative

• Non directional

What is a null hypothesis?

Answer explanation

The null hypothesis must be stated and always states that there will be no significant difference or relationship between the variables.

A precise and testable statement of the relationship between two variables. - What is this definition of?

If the findings of an experiment are significant which hypothesis do we accept?

• Alternative

• Experimental

• Null

A prediction is made that there will be a difference or relationship but does not state what it will be. What type of hypothesis is this?

• Null

• Alternative

• Directional

• Non Directional

Write a directional hypothesis for the following study: A study to investigate whether lack of sleep affects schoolwork.