RESEARCH METHODS Lecture 7. HYPOTHESIS Background Once variables identified Establish the relationship through logical reasoning. Proposition. Proposition.

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RESEARCH METHODS Lecture 7

HYPOTHESIS

Background Once variables identified Establish the relationship through logical reasoning. Proposition. Proposition is a statement about variables judged to be true.

Definition Hypothesis is a testable counterpart of proposition i.e. If variables refer to empirical reality then it could be testable. Therefore Hypothesis is a testable proposition.

Example –1 Officers in my organization have higher than average level of commitment. How many variables in this hypothesis? Can we test this hypothesis?

Example 2 Level of job commitment of the Officers is associated with their level of efficiency.

Example –3 Level of job commitment of the Officers is positively associated with their level of efficiency.

Example – 4 The higher the level of job commitment of Officers the lower their level of absenteeism.

Types of Hypothesis

i.Descriptive Hypothesis Also called univariate hypothesis: Proposition that typically states the existence, size, form, or distribution of some variable. e.g. Majority of the students registered in RM class are highly motivated.

ii. Relational Hypothesis Statement describing the relationship between two or more variables. Relationship can be non- directional or directional

a. Non-directional relationship The nature of relationship is not specified. Non-directional relationship. Job satisfaction and motivation are related.

b. Directional relationship Hypotheses are both relational and dirctional Direction of relationship specified. Use of words like positive, negative, more than, less than. Hypotheses can be correrational or causal

c. Correlational Hypothesis Variables occur in some specified manner without implying that one causes the other. e.g. Level of job commitment of Officers is positively associated with their level of efficiency. Direction. Not causal

d. Explanatory Hypothesis Also called causal hypothesis. X and Y specified. X causes change in Y. e.g. High motivation causes high efficiency.

Different ways to state hypothesis Hi motivation causes hi efficiency. Hi motivation leads to hi efficiency. Hi motivation and hi efficiency are +ly related Hi motivation influences hi efficiency. Hi motivation is associated with hi efficiency. Hi motivation produces hi efficiency. Hi motivation results in hi efficiency. If hi motivation then hi efficiency. Higher the motivation, higher the efficiency

iii. Null Hypothesis No relationship between the variables / The relationship between the variables is “zero” Null hypothesis is denoted as H 0 H 0 = No relationship between X and Y / H 0 = X and Y are independent of each other. H 0 is non directional.

Use of Null Hypothesis Used for testing the research hypothesis Researchers give more importance to negative evidence. No relationship rather than a relationship i.e. Null hypothesis. Reject H 0 and accept alternative

iv. Alternative Hypothesis It is alternative to H 0. There is a perfect relationship between X and Y i.e. H 1

v. Research Hypothesis This is the hypothesis formulated by the researcher. Tells not only the relationship but also the nature of relationship between X and Y.

The Role of Hypothesis It guides the direction of study It identifies facts that are relevant and those that are not. It suggests which form of research design is likely to be the most appropriate. It provides framework for organizing the conclusions of findings the conclusions of findings.

The Characteristics of a Testable Hypothesis Hypothesis must be conceptually clear. Hypothesis should have empirical referents. Hypothesis must be specific. Hypothesis should be related to available techniques of research. Hypothesis should be related to a body of theory

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