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Hypotheses & Assumptions

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The English word hypothesis comes from the ancient Greek word ὑπόθεσις hypothesis whose literal or etymological sense is "putting or placing under" and hence in extended use has many other meanings including "supposition".

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It is a prediction about the relationship between 2 variables;

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Precise prediction of expected outcomes;

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The hypothesis an important part of the scientific method & research studies.

Characteristics Of A Good Hypothesis ..

1. Testable ..

2. Logical ..

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3. Directly related to the research problem ..

4. Represents a single unit or subject of the problem ..

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5. Factually & theoretically based ..

6. States relationship between variables ..

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7. Sets the limits of the Study ..

A hypothesis is composed of an Independent Variable (cause) & a Dependent Variable (effect).

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Types Of Hypothesis ..

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1. Simple Hypothesis - formulated when predicting a relationship between an independent & a dependent variable ..

Eg: The nature of teachers is related to the nature of students.

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Eg: There is a relationship between self-knowledge & selflessness while serving others..

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