Hypotheses

Hypotheses

1. A hypothesis is a testable statement of the investigators predictions about the results of their study.

2. Two-tailed Hypothesis (non-directional)

   • It is predicted there will be a significant difference in (the DV) between (condition A of the IV) and (condition B of the IV)

3. Null Hypothesis

   • There will be no significant difference (in the DV) between (condition A of the IV) and (condition B of the IV). Any difference found will be due to chance.

4. One-tailed Hypothesis (directional)

   • Participants who (condition A of the IV) will (refer to the DV and its expected direction of change) than participants who (condition B of the IV)