October 31, 2020

RESEARCH METHODS-TYPES OF HYPOTHESIS-ALTERNATE HYPOTHESIS


 


The formulation of an alternate hypothesis is a convention in scientific circles.  Its main function is to specify explicitly the relationship that will be considered as true in case the research hypothesis proves to be wrong. In a way, an alternate hypothesis is the opposite of the research hypothesis.

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