Aqa psychology how to write hypothesis Directional/ Non directional
Reply 1
non directional example: there will be a significant difference in activity levels between ppts who drink caffeine and ppts who do not drink caffeine
directional example: ppts who drink caffeine will have significantly higher activity levels than ppts who do not drink caffeine
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include both variables (IV and DV)
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state whether or not there is a difference
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non directional - the hypothesis must state that a difference is expected but it doesn't predict the direction
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directional - the hypothesis must specify the expected direction
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remember to operationalise the variables as well if you are using your own (make them measurable)
Reply 2
non directional example: there will be a significant difference in activity levels between ppts who drink caffeine and ppts who do not drink caffeine
directional example: ppts who drink caffeine will have significantly higher activity levels than ppts who do not drink caffeine
•
include both variables (IV and DV)
•
state whether or not there is a difference
•
non directional - the hypothesis must state that a difference is expected but it doesn't predict the direction
•
directional - the hypothesis must specify the expected direction
•
remember to operationalise the variables as well if you are using your own (make them measurable)
This is really helpful thank you will use it for future
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