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What are the characteristics of a good hypothesis?
Simple, specific, capable of being tested, unambiguous
What is the function of a hypothesis?
To translate the research question into a prediction of expected outcome
What type of hypothesis specifies the expected direction of the relationship between predictor and outcome variables?
Directional Hypothesis
Which function does a good hypothesis exercise?
Logical thinking
What does the null hypothesis state?
There is no association between predictor and outcome variables
Which type of hypothesis states only that an association exists without specifying the direction?
Non-Directional Hypothesis
Learn about the key functions and characteristics of research hypotheses, including how they translate research questions into predictions, stimulate logical thinking, exercise critical judgment, and tie together earlier study findings.
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