Hypothesis

Question 1

Tips

Answer 1

Hypothesis must be operationalised and start with “There will be…”

Question 2

Alternative Hypothesis

Answer 2

Can be directional/ non-directional

“There will be an increase in test scores /10 for those who had 7 hours of sleep, compared to 4 hours of sleep”

“There will be a difference in test scores /10 for those who had 7 hours of sleep, compared to 4 hours of sleep”

Question 3

Null Hypothesis

Answer 3

Predicts no change

“There will be no change in test scores /10 for those who had 7 hours of sleep, compared to 4 hours of sleep”