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    This document discusses hypotheses in business research methods. It defines a hypothesis as a testable statement of a presumed relationship between two or more variables. Hypotheses tentatively explain facts or phenomena and can be empirically tested. The document outlines the steps in research and the role of hypotheses in developing and testing theories. It describes the types of hypotheses as research hypotheses, which predict a single research outcome, and null hypotheses, which state there is no significant difference between variables. Guidelines are provided for developing good hypotheses, including defining variables clearly, stating expected relationships specifically, and ensuring hypotheses are testable, consistent with theory, and objective.

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    This document discusses hypotheses in business research methods. It defines a hypothesis as a testable statement of a presumed relationship between two or more variables. Hypotheses tentatively explain facts or phenomena and can be empirically tested. The document outlines the steps in research and the role of hypotheses in developing and testing theories. It describes the types of hypotheses as research hypotheses, which predict a single research outcome, and null hypotheses, which state there is no significant difference between variables. Guidelines are provided for developing good hypotheses, including defining variables clearly, stating expected relationships specifically, and ensuring hypotheses are testable, consistent with theory, and objective.

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    Business: Research Methods Hypothesis

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    Business Research

    Methods Hypothesis

    Research Steps

    Assess relevant existing knowledge

    Formulate concepts & Propositions

    Statement of Hypotheses

    Design research

    Acquire empirical data

    Analyze & evaluate data

    Provide explanationstate new problem

    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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    What are variables

    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

    relationship between two or more parameters (variables)


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    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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    Characteristics of a Good Hypothesis


    Conceptual clarity Specificity Testability Availability of techniques Theoretical Consistency Objectivity Simplicity
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