Research Methodology Chapter 6: Constructing Hypotheses

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What should a hypothesis be according to the text?

Related to the existing body of knowledge only

Simple, specific, and measurable (correct)

Complex and general

Conceptually unclear

What does a null hypothesis state?

There is no difference between two groups (correct)

There is a significant difference between two groups

There is a slight difference between two groups

There is a significant similarity between two groups

What is the result of incorrect conclusions about the validity of a hypothesis?

The method of data collection is faulty

The study design is correct

Errors in testing hypotheses (correct)

The sampling procedure is accurate

What is the purpose of formulating a hypothesis?

To guide the investigation and provide a clear direction Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a hypothesis of difference?

There is a difference in the average age of male and female students Signup and view all the answers

What type of error occurs when a researcher rejects a true null hypothesis?

Type I error Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a hypothesis in quantitative research?

To bring focus to the research problem Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a hypothesis, according to Grinnell's definition?

It is a tentative proposition that can be proven or disproven Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of formulating a hypothesis in a study?

It ensures that only necessary information is collected Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of testing a hypothesis?

The conclusion of what is true or false Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a hypothesis in a study?

To provide focus to the research problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a well-formulated hypothesis in a study?

It enhances the objectivity of the study Signup and view all the answers

Research Methodology Chapter 6: Constructing Hypotheses

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What should a hypothesis be according to the text?

What does a null hypothesis state?

What is the result of incorrect conclusions about the validity of a hypothesis?

What is the purpose of formulating a hypothesis?

What is an example of a hypothesis of difference?

What type of error occurs when a researcher rejects a true null hypothesis?

What is the primary purpose of a hypothesis in quantitative research?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a hypothesis, according to Grinnell's definition?

What is a benefit of formulating a hypothesis in a study?

What is the result of testing a hypothesis?

What is the role of a hypothesis in a study?

What is the consequence of a well-formulated hypothesis in a study?

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