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Business: Research Methods Hypothesis
Business: Research Methods Hypothesis
Methods Hypothesis
Research Steps
Statement of Hypotheses
Design research
Hypothesis
Role of Theory
A theory is an atempt to develop a general explanation for some phenomenon. A theory establishes a cuase-and-effect relationship between variables with the purpose of explaining and predicting phenomena. There was nothing more practical than a good theory John Dewey
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Hypothesis
Testable statements of presumed relationships between two or more concepts An unproven proposition or supposition that tentatively explains certain fact or phenomena; a proposition that is empirically tested. Tentatiave answer to a research problem expressed in the form of a clearly stated relations between ind. And dep variables.
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Purpose of Hypothesis
Two important functions.
Development of a theory, and Testing of a theory for further support
Most common use of hypothesis. For exp. When a lamp fails to light when the switch is turned on, several hypotheses come to mind.
Plug nor connected (properly), any other(guess) Each can be tested.
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Types of Hypotheses
Research Hypothesis
A formal affirmative statement predicting single
research outcome, a tentative explanation of the relationship between two or more variables. Ex. There is a positive relationship between Cigarette smokers and incidene of coronary heart disease.
Null Hypothesis
States that there is no significant difference or
How to develop?
Creative process insight of research theory (s) basis Independent (active) Var. 1st , dependent (passive) var. next Clearly explain variables - how each defines State in verifiable or refutable terms Specific point out expected relationships positive or negative Testable clearly with available methods instruments need Value free no place for personal bias.
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Sources of Hypothesis
Review of literature Theories Observations
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