Hypothesis

Hypothesis

1. Functions:

   • 1. Guide the research.
     • 2. Descriptive and explicative function.
       • 3. Provide explanations
         • 4. Support the theories.

2. Types:

   • For research:
     • Descriptive
     • correlations
     • groups difference
     • casuals
   • Null
     • Same as the research ones.
   • Alternatives
   • Statistics
     • Correlation
     • Estimate
     • Difference

3. Characteristics:

   • Refers to a real situation.
     • Their variables have to be precise, concrete, and understandable.
       • The relationships between variables must be clear and credible
         • The variables must be defined conceptually and operationally