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Writing a hypothesis

Writing a hypothesis. Dr Cheryl Lange. Distinguish your aim – what you are trying to achieve – put in the Introduction from your hypothesis – a proposition that can be tested - put in Own work section Your hypothesis needs to be grounded in the research literature.

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Writing a hypothesis

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  1. Writing a hypothesis Dr Cheryl Lange

  2. Distinguish your aim – what you are trying to achieve – put in the Introduction from your hypothesis – a proposition that can be tested - put in Own work section Your hypothesis needs to be grounded in the research literature Writing a hypothesis

  3. A hypothesis derives from your research question e.g. Question “What is the relationship between test anxiety and performance on complex cognitive tasks?” (what you want to find out) Hypothesis Performance on complex cognitive tasks will be an inverted U-shaped function of the level of anxiety (a proposition that can be tested) Research question v hypothesis

  4. Does it suggest the relationship between two variables? Does it specify the nature of the relationship? Does it imply the research design to be used to study the relationship? Does it indicate the population to be studied? Is if free of mention of specific measures/statistical tests? Is it free of unnecessary methodological detail? Hypothesis checklist Cone, JD, Foster, SL, 1996 Dissertations and theses from start to finish: Psychology and related fields, Washington,American Psychological Association, p. 41

  5. Searching for answers? What are your questions? • Drop in 1pm - 2pm during semester teaching weeks Reid Library Mon, Wed, Thurs & Science Library Tues & Fri • Individual consultations – make your appointment and submit your draft at least 2 days prior to when you want your consultation. • Lunch time workshops • Contact detailsPhone: 6488 2423 - Student Support Reception www.studysmarter.uwa.edu.austudy.smarter@uwa.edu.aucheryl.lange@uwa.edu.au

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