hypotheses

Question 1

what is a research aim ?

Answer 1

all research starts with an aim . a research aim is what the psychologist aims to find out by conducting the research . this is a clear and concise statement that is realistic

Question 2

what is a hypotheses ?

Answer 2

hypotheses are used in experiments as they are a scientific way of investigating behaviour through testing
they predict the outcome of the research

Question 3

what is an experimental / alternate hypothesis ?

Answer 3

predicts there will be a difference or relationship between two or more variables
- if the study is about correlation talk about relationships
- if the study is an experiment / observations / self report talk about difference / effect

Question 4

example of experimental hypothesis

Answer 4

alcohol will significantly affect reaction times in seconds

Question 5

example of alternate hypothesis

Answer 5

there will be a significant relationship between alcohol and reaction times in seconds

Question 6

what is a null hypothesis ?

Answer 6

predicts there will be no difference or relationship found between two variables and if there is it is due to chance

Question 7

null hypothesis example - experiment

Answer 7

alcohol will have no significant effect on reaction times in seconds and any effect will be due to chance

Question 8

null hypothesis example - correlation

Answer 8

there will be no significant relationship between alcohol and reaction times in seconds and any relationship will be due to chance

Question 9

what is directional hypothesis ?

Answer 9

predicts the direction of the difference / relationship such as “ men will drive faster than women “

Question 10

what is non directional hypothesis ?

Answer 10

predicts a difference but not the direction of the difference such as “ difference in males and females”