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Hyphothesis

The document defines and provides examples of different types of hypotheses used in research: 1) A simple hypothesis suggests the relationship between two variables, an independent and dependent variable. A complex hypothesis involves more than two variables. 2) A null hypothesis suggests no relationship between variables. An alternative hypothesis states the opposite of the null hypothesis so that one must be true. 3) A logical hypothesis suggests a relationship based on reasoning rather than evidence. An empirical hypothesis is currently being tested using concrete data. 4) A statistical hypothesis tests a sample of a population to draw conclusions about the entire population rather than testing everything.

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Hyphothesis

The document defines and provides examples of different types of hypotheses used in research: 1) A simple hypothesis suggests the relationship between two variables, an independent and dependent variable. A complex hypothesis involves more than two variables. 2) A null hypothesis suggests no relationship between variables. An alternative hypothesis states the opposite of the null hypothesis so that one must be true. 3) A logical hypothesis suggests a relationship based on reasoning rather than evidence. An empirical hypothesis is currently being tested using concrete data. 4) A statistical hypothesis tests a sample of a population to draw conclusions about the entire population rather than testing everything.

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Hypothesis

• is to predict your paper's findings, data, and conclusion. It comes


from a place of curiosity and intuition. When you write a hypothesis,
you're essentially making an educated guess based on scientific
prejudices and evidence, which is further proven or disproven
through the scientific method.
• -is a strong, concise statement that forms the basis of your research.
It is not the same as a thesis statement, which is a brief summary of
your research paper.
• -it’s essentially an educated guess—based on observations—of what
the results of your experiment or research will be.
1 . Simple hypothesis
A simple hypothesis suggests only the
relationship between two variables: one
independent and one dependent.

Examples:
a. If you stay up late, then you feel tired the
next day.
b.Turning off your phone makes it charge
faster.
2.Complex hypothesis
A complex hypothesis suggests the relationship
between more than two variables, for example,
two independents and one dependent, or vice
versa.
Examples:
a. People who both (1) eat a lot of fatty foods and (2)
have a family history of health problems are more
likely to develop heart diseases.
b. Older people who live in rural areas are happier than
younger people who live in rural areas.
3. Null hypothesis
A null hypothesis, abbreviated as H0, suggests
that there is no relationship between variables.
Examples:
a. There will be no difference in scores on a memory
recall task between children and adults.
b. Professional psychics do not win the lottery more
than other people.
4. Alternative hypothesis
An alternative hypothesis, abbreviated as H1 or HA, is used in conjunction with a
null hypothesis. It states the opposite of the null hypothesis, so that one and only
one must be true. Researchers will pair the alternative hypothesis with the null
hypothesis in order to prove that there is no relation. If the null hypothesis is
disproven, then the alternative hypothesis will be accepted. If the null hypothesis is
not rejected, then the alternative hypothesis will not be accepted.
Examples:
a. A person’s health improves during the times when
they drink green tea only, as opposed to root beer
only.
b. b. Professional psychics win the lottery more than
other people.
5. Logical hypothesis
A logical hypothesis suggests a relationship
between variables without actual evidence. Claims
are instead based on reasoning or deduction, but
lack actual data.
Examples:
a. An alien raised on Venus would have trouble
breathing in Earth’s atmosphere.
b. Dinosaurs with sharp, pointed teeth were
probably carnivores.
6. Empirical hypothesis
An empirical hypothesis, also known as a “working
hypothesis,” is one that is currently being tested.
Unlike logical hypotheses, empirical hypotheses
rely on concrete data.
Examples:
a. Customers at restaurants will tip the same even
if the wait staff’s base salary is raised.
b. Washing your hands every hour can reduce the
frequency of illness.
7. Statistical hypothesis
A statistical hypothesis is when you test only a sample
of a population and then apply statistical evidence to
the results to draw a conclusion about the entire
population. Instead of testing everything, you test only
a portion and generalize the rest based on preexisting
data.
Examples:
a. In humans, the birth-gender ratio of males to females
is 1.05 to 1.00.
Approximately 2% of the world population has natural
red hair.

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