HYPOTHESES

R.K.PUNITH.,M.P.T.,
ASST.PROFESSOR
 It is considered as the principle instrument in
research.
 Hypo – Under or Below

Thesis – Final statement

Definition
 An assumption whose testing is to be tested on

the basis of compatibility of implication with

evidence and previous knowledge.
 Characteristics
 Conceptually clear
 Specific in nature
 Testable
 Based on empirical referents
 Existing body of knowledge
 Concept of testing the hypothesis

 Null hypothesis

 Alternate hypothesis
 Limitations of Hypothesis
 Should not be used in mechanical fashion

 Test do not explain the reason it indicate

whether the difference between the shambles.

 Based on probability