Research Hypothesis

1. What is a hypothesis?

• 1. A conceptual framework of research

• 1. A prediction of what your research will find

• 1. A definition of a concept

• 1. The final answer to your research question

A hypothesis serves as a tentative answer to your research question.

• True

• False

A hypothesis must be derived from existing theories and knowledge.

• True

• False

A hypothesis cannot be more than one.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements is untrue regarding hypothesis?

• A hypothesis can be in the form of guesses

• 1. A hypothesis needs to be testable

• 1. A hypothesis can be more than one

• 1. A hypothesis needs to be form from existing theories and knowledge

A hypothesis can be tested through the following scientific research methods, except:

• 1. Experiments

• Observation

• 1. Statistical data analysis

• Predictions and opinions

A hypothesis proposes a relationship between two or more variables.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

• 1. To find the answer to a question

• 1. To find the question to an answer

• 1. To be able to make an analysis

• 1. To be able to gather data

A hypothesis begins with a research question that you want to answer.

• True

• False

Doing statistical hypothesis testing involves writing a null hypothesis, which assumes no effect between variables.

• True

• False