formulating hypothesis

Question 1

define null hypothesis

Answer 1

a hypothesis where there is no impact from the IV

Question 2

Define alternative hypotheis

Answer 2

a hypothesis where there is an impact from the IV on the DV

Question 3

define directional hypothesis

Answer 3

the alternative hypothesis that contains a les than or greater than symbol. This indicates whether or not there is a positive or negative effect.

Question 4

define non-directional hypothesis

Answer 4

a statement that states whether or not there is some effect, without specifying the direction of the effect.