RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

DEVELOPMENT OF HYPOTHESES AND APPLICATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the definition of a directional hypothesis
A
a prediction that the results will fail to show in any difference (or relationship) that is consistent or systematic
B
prediction of the outcome of a study based on what is expected to happen
C
a hypothesis that predicts the direction the results will go in
D
a hypothesis that predicts that a difference (or relationship) will be found but does not specify what the difference (or relationship) is
E
the name given to a hypothesis when used in field and laboratory experiments
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -a scientific prediction stating (a) that an effect will occur and (b) whether that effect will specifically increase or specifically decrease, depending on changes to the independent variable.

Detailed explanation-2: -A directional test includes the directional prediction in the statement of the hypotheses and in the location of the critical region.

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