Scientific Processes (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is an aim in psychological research?
What is an aim in psychological research?
A general statement of study purpose
Which characteristics must a hypothesis have?
Which characteristics must a hypothesis have?
Clear, precise, and testable
What are the two main types of hypothesis?
What are the two main types of hypothesis?
Directional and non-directional
What does a directional hypothesis state?
What does a directional hypothesis state?
The direction of the difference
When should researchers use a directional hypothesis?
When should researchers use a directional hypothesis?
When previous research suggests an outcome
What does a non-directional hypothesis state?
What does a non-directional hypothesis state?
A difference exists but not direction
When is a non-directional hypothesis appropriate?
When is a non-directional hypothesis appropriate?
No previous research or contradictory data
What does a null hypothesis state?
What does a null hypothesis state?
No difference between conditions
'Group A will be more anxious than Group B' is which type of hypothesis?
'Group A will be more anxious than Group B' is which type of hypothesis?
Directional
If previous findings conflict, which hypothesis type should be used?
If previous findings conflict, which hypothesis type should be used?
Non-directional