Aim
Precise statement about the purpose of the study
Operationalisation
Defining the variables in such a way it’s easier to measure
Experimental hypothesis
Predicts IV has an effect on DV
Directional hypothesis (one tailed)
States direction of predicted difference
E.g chocolate inc mood
Non directional (two tailed)
Doesn’t state direction
E.g chocolate affects mood
Null hypothesis
IV will have no effect on the DV
E.g. chocolate will not have an effect on mood