Hypothesis Formulation

A HYPOTHESIS IS commonly used in ________ ________, formulated particularly before the conduct of an ________ _______research.

A HYPOTHESIS IS commonly used in an experiment-type research, formulated particularly before the conduct of an experimental-quantitative research.

What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

The Independent variable is the cause, while the dependent variable is the effect.

Between independent and dependent variables, which one is affected by manipulation?

The dependent variable.

Between independent and dependent variables, which one is manipulated?

The independent variable.

When the study's result is the opposite of the hypothesis, it is rejected.

for null hypothesis:

When the experiment's result is the same as the hypothesis, it is accepted.

for null hypothesis: DO NOT REJECT

A hypothesis translates a research question into a _______ __ ________ ________.

prediction of expected outcomes

The precursor to a hypothesis is a _________ _______, usually framed as a question. It might ask what, or why, something is happening.

research problem

A hypothesis is a ________ _______ about the relationship between two or more variables in a population under study.

tentative prediction

HYPOTHESIS is also considered an _______ ______ that occurs with at least 2 variables.

HYPOTHESIS is also considered an intelligent guess that occurs with at least 2 variables.

What are the objectives of two variables called in experimental research?

Independent and Dependent Variables

It is only after the _________that the researcher can finally assess if his/her guess is correct or not.

It is only after the experimentation that the researcher can finally assess if his/her guess is correct or not.