Hypothesis Testing

Hypothesis Testing

Hypothesis testing is a method for testing a prediction or hypothesis about a measurable variable in a population. Hypothesis testing involves five steps including: stating the hypotheses, collecting data, calculating the statistics, comparing the statistical findings with a critical value, and making a decision to accept or reject the null hypothesis.

Instructions:

• Present a research topic and research question you are interested in studying and develop a null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis to answer the research question.
• Discuss whether your alternative hypothesis is directional or non-directional.
• What would be a type 1 error and type 2 error in the examples you provided? Explain how both of these could be minimized in your example.
• What do you consider to be the most challenging aspect of defining hypotheses and why?

Your post should be at least 300 words.Resources

Required Text

Malec, T. & Newman, M. (2013). Research methods: Building a knowledge base. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 9781621785743, ISBN-10: 1621785742.
Section 1.6: Writing a Research Proposal
Chapter 2: Research Design, Measurement, and Testing Hypotheses
Appendix: Example of a Research Proposal

Required References

Ijalba, E. (2014). Using qualitative and quantitative methods to conduct research in parent education with immigrant families of children with autism spectrum disorders. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. doi: 10.4135/978144627305014533926

Recommended References

Anderson, J. D. (2006). Qualitative and quantitative research. Available at http://web20kmg.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/82037432/QualitativeandQuantitativeEvaluationResearch.pdf (Links to an external site.)

Park, J., & Park, M. (2016). Qualitative versus quantitative research methods: Discovery or justification? Journal Of Marketing Thought, 3(1), 1-7. doi: 10.15577/jmt.2016.03.01.1