RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is not necessary for all kinds of research. It is essential for quantitative research but not necessary in qualitative research at all. It is a tentative statement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Not all studies have hypotheses. Sometimes a study is designed to be exploratory (see inductive research). There is no formal hypothesis, and perhaps the purpose of the study is to explore some area more thoroughly in order to develop some specific hypothesis or prediction that can be tested in future research.

Detailed explanation-3: -In science, a hypothesis is an educated guess that can be tested with observations and falsified if it really is false. You cannot prove conclusively that most hypotheses are true because it’s generally impossible to examine all possible cases for exceptions that would disprove them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Generally, in quantitative research designs, hypothesis testing and the use of inferential statistical methods begin with the development of specific research hypotheses that are derived from the study research questions.

Detailed explanation-5: -A research hypothesis is a statement of expectation or prediction that will be tested by research. Before formulating your research hypothesis, read about the topic of interest to you.