What is the value of stating the hypothesis in the null form?
• Because the hypothesis tens to be stated in a way that favors one possibility or a prejudice toward a particular answer, many researcher prefer to state hypothesis in the null form. • The null hypothesis states no relationship or difference will be found in the factors being studied, which tends to remove the element of prejudice toward an answer. • What is secondary research? • Secondary research provides information that has already been created by others. • How does secondary research save time and effort? • Researchers save time and effort by not duplicating research that has already been undertaken. • In what ways can secondary research facilitate research? • Establishes a point of departure for further research. • Avoid needless duplication of costly research efforts. • Reveals areas of needed research. • Make a real contribution to a body of knowledge. • Protect yourself against too much information. • What is the primary purpose of normative survey research? • Normative surve
