This document defines and discusses hypotheses. It begins by explaining that a hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two variables. It then defines a hypothesis as a provisional statement showing a relationship between variables. The document outlines the main types of hypotheses as the null hypothesis, which predicts no relationship, and the alternative hypothesis, which predicts a relationship. It also lists the steps for formulating a hypothesis and characteristics of a good hypothesis such as conceptual clarity and verifiability. Finally, it discusses the functions of a hypothesis such as providing a basis for research and preventing blind searches.

1. HYPOTHESIS
Asiya Shoukat
MS (Education) 2nd
Semester
Quantitative Research Methods

2. OUTLINE
Meaning of Hypothesis
Definition of Hypothesis
Types of Hypothesis
Steps of Formulating Hypothesis
Characteristics of Hypothesis
Sources of Hypothesis
Functions of Hypothesis

3. Meaning of Hypothesis
The word hypothesis is a combination of two Greek words
i.e.
HYPO + THESIS
Hypo means tentative and Thesis means statement So the
meaning of the term hypothesis is a tentative statement
about the solution of the problem

4. Definition of Hypothesis
Hypothesis is defined as a tentative statement or provisional
guess which shows the relationship between two variables
under study
Example:
Females are more likely than males to eat vegetarian
meals on a regular basis.

5. Types of Hypothesis
1. Null Hypothesis
Definition
Null hypothesis always
predicts that no relationship
between the variables being
studied
There is no gender effect
regarding those who eat
vegetarian meals on a regular
basis
Example

6. Types of Hypothesis
1. Alternative Hypothesis
Definition
By contrast, the alternate
hypothesis always predicts that
there is a relationship between
the variables being studied
Females are more likely than
males to eat vegetarian meals on
a regular basis
Example

7. Steps of Formulating Hypothesis

8. Characteristics of Good Hypothesis
1) Conceptual clarity
2) Objectivity
3) Specificity
4) Verifiability
5) Purposiveness
6) Simplicity

9. Sources of Hypothesis

10. Functions of Hypothesis
1) It is a temporary solution of the problem concerning with some truth
which enables a researcher to start his research works.
2) It offers a basis in establishing the specifics what to study for and
may provide possible solution to the problem.
3) Each hypothesis may lead to formulate another hypothesis.
4) A preliminary hypothesis takes the shape of final hypothesis.
5) It prevents blind search and give accuracy.
6) It provides a framework for drawing conclusion.

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