Research methods

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What is quantitative data?
The numeric or statistical data
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What is qualitative data?
The feelings and experiences expressed in words
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What is the aim?
A general statement about the purpose of the investigation
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What is the hypothesis?
Is a precise testable statement about the expected outcome of an investigation
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What is a null hypothesis?
When its state that there is no relationship between the two variables
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What is an experimental/alternative hypothesis?
When its state that there is a relationship between the two variables
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What is a directional hypothesis?
When it predicts the direction or outcome of the research
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What is a non-directional hypothesis?
When it does not predict the direction or outcome of the research
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