Aims & Hypotheses (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Definition of an aim
Definition of an aim
Statement explaining why research is conducted & what to investigate
Definition of a hypothesis
Definition of a hypothesis
Specific, testable prediction of expected findings
Experimental hypothesis prediction
Experimental hypothesis prediction
IV will have measurable effect on DV
Null hypothesis prediction
Null hypothesis prediction
No effect/difference; IV won't influence DV meaningfully
Directional hypothesis prediction
Directional hypothesis prediction
Predicts difference in specific direction (increase/decrease)
Non-directional hypothesis prediction
Non-directional hypothesis prediction
Predicts difference without specifying direction
When directional hypothesis used
When directional hypothesis used
Previous research shows strong evidence for a direction
When non-directional hypothesis used
When non-directional hypothesis used
Expect effect but can't confidently predict direction
Other name for experimental hypothesis
Other name for experimental hypothesis
Alternative hypothesis
Other name for non-directional hypothesis
Other name for non-directional hypothesis
Two-tailed hypothesis