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  2. Research Hypothesis In Psychology: Types, & Examples

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    A research hypothesis, in its plural form "hypotheses," is a specific, testable prediction about the anticipated results of a study, established at its outset. The research hypothesis is often referred to as the alternative hypothesis.

  3. Hypothesis: Definition, Examples, and Types - Verywell Mind

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    A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables. It is a specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in a study. It is a preliminary answer to your question that helps guide the research process.

  4. What is a Hypothesis – Types, Examples and Writing Guide

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    Definition: Hypothesis is an educated guess or proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on some initial observations or data. It is a tentative statement that can be tested and potentially proven or disproven through further investigation and experimentation.

  5. APA Dictionary of Psychology

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    hypothesis. Updated on 04/19/2018. n. (pl. hypotheses) an empirically testable proposition about some fact, behavior, relationship, or the like, usually based on theory, that states an expected outcome resulting from specific conditions or assumptions.

  6. Aims and Hypotheses - Psychology Research Portal - Monash...

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    A hypothesis (plural hypotheses) is a precise, testable statement of what the researchers predict will be the outcome of the study. This usually involves proposing a possible relationship between two variables: the independent variable (what the researcher changes) and the dependant variable (what the research measures).

  7. Hypothesis: Psychology Definition, History & Examples - Dr....

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    In the realm of psychological science, a hypothesis is a tentative, testable assertion or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables. It serves as a foundational element for empirical research, guiding the direction of study and inquiry.

  8. APA Dictionary of Psychology

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    a statement describing the investigators expectation about the pattern of data that may result from a given study.

  9. Aims and Hypotheses | Reference Library | Psychology - tutor2u

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    There are two types of hypothesis:-H 1 – Research hypothesis-H 0 – Null hypothesis; H 1 – The Research Hypothesis. This predicts a statistically significant effect of an IV on a DV (i.e. an experiment), or a significant relationship between variables (i.e. a correlation study), e.g.

  10. Hypothesis definition | Psychology Glossary | AlleyDog.com

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    A testable prediction about the relationship between at least two events, characteristics, or variables. Hypotheses usually come from theories; when planning an experiment, a researcher finds as much previous research on the topic of study as possible.

  11. 2.4 Developing a Hypothesis – Research Methods in Psychology

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    A hypothesis, on the other hand, is a specific prediction about a new phenomenon that should be observed if a particular theory is accurate. It is an explanation that relies on just a few key concepts. Hypotheses are often specific predictions about what will happen in a particular study.