PSYB01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Bayerischer Rundfunk, Aneityum, Digital Object Identifier
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Hypothesis: a tentative idea or question that is waiting for evidence to support or refute it. The researcher would then translate the more general hypothesis into a specific prediction concerning the outcome of this particular experiment. prediction, the hypothesis is only supported, not proven. It is important to note that when the results of a study are consistent with a. An important characteristic of all scientific hypotheses is falsifiability, which means that data can show that a hypothesis is false, if in fact it is false. Participants refer to the individuals who participate in research projects. Other terms used include respondents and informants: respondent: individual who takes part in a survey research, informants: people who help researchers understand the dynamics of particular cultural and organizational settings. To develop an interesting hypothesis a researcher starts with an idea. Let"s consider five sources of ideas: common assumptions, observation of the world around us, practical problems, theories, and past research.
