Definition:
Hypothesis is a conjectural statement of the relationship between two or more variables.
Characteristics:
i. It is a tentative proposition.
ii. Its validity is unknown.
iii. A hypothesis should be capable of verification.
iv. A hypothesis should be clear, specific, & conceptually clear.
Role of Hypothesis in Research Method:
i. A hypothesis should always explain what you expect to happen.
ii. A hypothesis tells you what data to collect & what not to collect, thereby providing focus to the study.
iii. Hypothesis enables to select relevant & pertinent facts & makes our task easier.
iv. Hypothesis enables to pointing to inquiry.
v. Hypothesis enables to enabling to select pertinent facts.
vi. Hypothesis helps to draw specific conclusion.
vii. Hypothesis plays a significant role in facilitating advancement of knowledge beyond one’s value & opinions.
viii. A hypothesis may enable you to add to the formulation of theory.
ix. It enables you to conclude specifically what is true or what is false.
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