Research

Hypothesis
Agapito D. Castillo Jr.
Bauan Technical Integrated High School
Senior High School
Bauan West District
Most Essential Learning
Competency
• lists research hypothesis (if
appropriate) (CS_RS12-If-j-8)
Hypothesis
• A Hypothesis is a tentative statement about the
relationship between two or more variables.
• It is a specific and testable prediction on what you
expect to happen with the variables in your study.
• Usually, it proposes a possible relationship between
the independent variable (what the researcher
changes) and the dependent variable (what the
research measures).
 Hypothesis
• It is also described as an “educated guess” of what possibly
the result would be of your research, which should be
supported on existing theories and knowledge.
• Furthermore, the hypothesis states a tentative answer to
your research question that can be tested by further
investigation in which you can support or refute it through
scientific research methods such as data collection and
statistical analysis.
Research
Questions
Research
Hypotheses
Research
Variables
Types of Research Hypothesis
Null hypothesis
• The null hypothesis is denoted with the symbol Ho
• It exists when you consider that there is no
relationship between the independent and
dependent variables or that there is an insufficient
amount of information to claim a scientific
hypothesis. There is no significant change in my health, whether I
exercise every day or not.
Types of Research Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
• An alternative hypothesis is denoted with the symbol
(Ha).
• It is an alternate statement expressed to be tested in
order to generate the desired output when the
empirical or working hypothesis is not accepted.
• In an attempt to disprove a null hypothesis, you tend
to seek an alternative hypothesis.
My health improves during the times when I sleep 8 hours a
day than sleeping for 4 hours only.
 Guidelines in Formulating Hypothesis
1. Spend more time researching about the topic you are interested
in.
2. Your independent variable and dependent variable must be
included in your hypothesis.
3. The relationship of your variables must be reflected in your
hypothesis.
4. Your hypothesis should be simple and specific as possible.
5. Your hypothesis should be concise and comprises clear and
simple language.
6. Your hypothesis should be testable without violating ethical
standards.
7. Your hypothesis must be falsifiable.
 Difference between Null and Alternative
Hypothesis
Null Hypothesis
• There is no relationship /
association ship between two
groups .
• It is followed by ‘equal to ‘
sign
• The researcher tries to
disprove in null hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
• There is a relationship
between two selected
variables in a study.
• It is followed by not equal to,
‘less than ‘or ‘greater than’
sign
• The researcher tries to prove
in alternative hypothesis
 RESEARCH QUESTION:
1.How does the level of critical thinking skills of
students relate to
1.1 demographic profile and
1.2 level of academic performance in science?
There is no significant relationship between the level of
critical thinking skills and demographic profile of the
students.
There is no significant relationship between the level of
critical thinking skills and the level of academic performance
in Science.
 RESEARCH QUESTION:
Is there any significant relationship between students’
environmental awareness and extent of participation?
Is there any significant relationship between students’
attitude towards the environment and extent of
participation?

There is no significant relationship between students’ environmental

awareness and extent of participation.

There is no significant relationship between students’ attitude

towards the environment and extent of participation.
 RESEARCH QUESTION:
Determine the difference between the extent of the
implementation of climate action activities and
demographic profile.

There is no significant difference between the extent of the

implementation of climate action activities and the demographic
profile of the respondents.
Does the color of light influence plant
growth?

The color of light has no effect on plant growth.

The color of light affects plant growth.

Do cats care about the shape of their food?

•Cats show no food preference based on

shape.

•Cat show a food preference based on shape.

 References
• Self – Learning Module. Department of Education – Division of Cagayan de Oro City
• Learner’s Packet
• Ronald A. Gonzales, PhD – presentation during Advanced Seminar in
Educational Research
• https://www.slideshare.net/gopinathannsriramachandraeduin/hypothesis-245324804