Problem Sheet

Problem Sheet 3: The Research Hypothesis

1. My research question is: ________________________________________________
2. I intend to use a hypothesis to investigate this question. Yes _____ No ______
3. If no, my reasons are as follows: __________________________________________

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4. If yes, my hypothesis is: _________________________________________________

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5. This hypothesis suggests a relationship between at least two variables.

They are ____________________ and ____________________

6. More specifically, the variables in my study are:
1. Dependent ________________________________________________________
2. Independent _______________________________________________________

7. The dependent variable is (check one) categorical ______ quantitative ______

The independent variable is (check one) categorical ______ quantitative ______

8. Possible extraneous variables that might affect my results include:
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________

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