RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

DEVELOPMENT OF HYPOTHESES AND APPLICATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
how to write a alternative hypothesis
A
write a prediction of the expected outcome of the study, base it off the study
B
if the theory makes a clear claim write a directional hypothesis
C
if the theory makes a clear claim write a non-directional hypothesis
D
if the theory cannot make a clear claim write a non-directional hypothesis
E
if the theory cannot make a clear claim write a directional hypothesis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Alternative hypotheses often include phrases such as “an effect, ‘’ “a difference, ‘’ or “a relationship.” When alternative hypotheses are written in mathematical terms, they always include an inequality (usually ≠, but sometimes < or >).

Detailed explanation-2: -’ In general, psychologists use a directional hypothesis when there has been previous research on the topic that they aim to investigate (the psychologist has a good idea of what the outcome of the research is going to be).

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