ASSESSMENT OF THE HYPOTHESIS

Copy and complete this format, expanding the boxes and using as much space as you require. Also
complete the checklist boxes.

Points
YOUR NAME -
THE DATE -
CLASS 3 BGU … -
TOPIC or AREA OF Write here the general area of interest within which you
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INTEREST are making the investigation.
Write here your research question, which has been
RESEARCH QUESTION -
approved and graded according to FINER MAPS.
Write here your null hypothesis - the default position that
NULL HYPOTHESIS (H0) 2
there is no association between the variables.
ALTERNATIVE HYPOTHESIS Write here your alternative hypothesis – the one you will
5
(H1) be testing.
Write here the justification for your hypothesis – ie why
JUSTIFICATION you predict this outcome. Your justification should be 3
based on some preliminary research.
/10

Checklist for the hypothesis

Check these boxes to confirm that your hypothesis is properly constructed and completed

☐ The hypothesis is not written in a personal manner – I, we, my, etc.

☐ The hypothesis is testable

☐ The hypothesis contains a prediction

☐ The hypothesis describes the two (or more) variables in a specific way

☐ The hypothesis states the ‘population’ or group which is being investigated

☐ The hypothesis is framed in one of these ways:

1. “If … then”
2. a correlation
3. a stated difference between two groups

☐ The hypothesis shows evidence of preliminary research and understanding

☐ A Null Hypothesis (H0) is also stated