Question

1.  Review the definition of research hypotheses.

2.  Based on that definition, suggest modifications in the four statements listed below that would make these statements research hypotheses. Remember to include everything that is needed for a well defined research hypothesis.

3.  Note the following:

a.  A simple research hypothesis should name two variables and indicate the type of relationship expected between them.

b. When a relationship is expected only in a particular population, reference to the population should be made in the hypothesis.

c.  A simple hypothesis should be as specific as possible, yet expressed in a single sentence.

d. If a comparison is to be made, the elements to be compared should be stated.

e. Because most hypotheses deal with the behavior of groups, plural forms should usually be used.

f.  A hypothesis should be free of terms and phrases that do not add to its meaning.

g.  A hypothesis usually should name variables in the order in which they occur or will be measured.

h. Avoid using the word in a hypothesis.

STATEMENT TO BE MODIFIED:

1. Health insurance improves health care provided.

2. Adolescent girls who attend birth control classes have a pregnancy rate.

Answer 1

A hypothesis is a formal tentative statement or the expected relationship between two or more variables under study..hypo hypothesis helps to research problem and objectives into a clear explanation expected for the research study..

Simple hypothesis is a statement which reflects the relationship between two variables..That is independent and dependent variables..for example fatty foods increase the obesity..it determine the level of public support for a project the research objectives might be stated as the level of public support for the state of special trash bags to finance the recycling program..it will undergo some modification also..

Hypothesis in a plural form is proposed explanation for a phenomenon.hypothesis is the only way to make the noun hypothesis plural..