Abstract (p. 35) Discussion section (p. 36) Hypothesis (p. 19) Introduction sect
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Abstract (p. 35) Discussion section (p. 36) Hypothesis (p. 19) Introduction section (p. 35) Literature review (p. 33) Method section (p. 36) Prediction (p. 19) PsycINFO (p. 28) Results section (p. 36) Science Citation Index (SCI) (p.31) Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) (p. 31) Theory (p. 22) Web of Science (p. 31) Review Questions What is a hypothesis? What is the distinction between a hypothesis and a prediction? 1. 2. What are the two functions of a theory? 3. Describe the difference in the way that past research is found when you use PsycINFO versus the "key article" method of the Science Citation Index/Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science). What information does the researcher communicate in each of the sections of a research article? 4.Explanation / Answer
Answer 1 :
A hypothesis is a tentative, logical statement that is defined by an experimenter/researcher relating to two or more variables and the causative relationship between them. In more general terms, it is an educated prediction about a phenomenon. Hypotheses are of three types:
Null hypothesis: The one that states that there is no relationship or effect of any of the variables on each other. For example, there is no relationship between drinking coffee and the number of students in a classroom on Monday.
Directional : The one which states the direction of the relationship between variables. For example, that high quality teaching leads to high quality of learners and vice versa.
Non-directional: The one which states that there is a relationship between two variables but does not state any direction to it. For example: the number of pages written has an effect on the amount of ink used
Prediction is a predictive statement about future events, situations or a phenomenon. It is not a tentative statement like a hypothesis, it’s a confirmatory status which is made on basis of past experiences or expected outcomes. Also, a hypothesis is a scientifically based statement, requiring follow-up of rules regarding the scientific inquiry, which predictions do not need to have similar rules to follow.
Answer 2:
A theory consists of multiple components including explanations, tentative statements, educated guesses and supporting clauses about a situation, behavior, event or phenomenon. It is a systematic method of understanding the said concept, situation or behavior in question. The two important functions of the theory include: description and explanation. In terms of description, the theory provides a systematic and well-organized meaning, understanding and the conception of the given variable. It gives a thorough briefing regarding the variable which aids in the provision of prediction in the final stage of a theory. When it comes to the explanation, the theory tries to not only describe but also explain the various aspects, types, methods,etc relating to a variable so as to form a more coherent understanding of the variable.
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