Is hypothesis always acceptable?
Upon analysis of the results, a hypothesis can be rejected or modified, but it can never be proven to be correct 100 percent of the time. For example, relativity has been tested many times, so it is generally accepted as true, but there could be an instance, which has not been encountered, where it is not true.
Can a hypothesis be rejected?
If the P-value is less than (or equal to) , then the null hypothesis is rejected in favor of the alternative hypothesis. And, if the P-value is greater than , then the null hypothesis is not rejected. If the P-value is less than (or equal to) , reject the null hypothesis in favor of the alternative hypothesis.
What is the difference between hypothesis and prediction?
Hypothesis and prediction are both a type of guess. However, the hypothesis is an educated, testable guess in science. A prediction uses observable phenomena to make a future projection. However, prophets can also make predictions based on nothing at all.
What happens if a hypothesis is supported?
If a large body of data supports the hypothesis, then it becomes a theory. And if data refutes it, then we discard the hypothesis in favor of a different or a more refined hypothesis. Note that a lot of supporting data is required for a hypothesis to become a theory, and the theory must stand further tests.
Which type of research does not require a hypothesis?
No, it is not a must to have hypotheses in all quantitative research. Descriptive studies dont need hypotheses. however, RCT and experimental studies, require having hypothesies, and when you want to use inferential statistics also you need.
What are two ways to test a hypothesis?
Develop an experiment to answer your question. The most common way to test a hypothesis is to create an experiment. A good experiment uses test subjects or creates conditions where you can see if your hypothesis seems to be true by evaluating a broad range of data (test results).