Hypothesis
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Hypothesis
How do you go about creating a hypothesis for a research/data comparison project?
Re: Hypothesis
Hi there!
Thank you for your question!
If you are comparing two or more sets of data, I would suggest basing your hypothesis on a proposed correlation between the datasets. For example, say you have a dataset on scores obtained on a test for every student in a class and a corresponding dataset about how many hours each student studied for the test; you can hypothesize that the number of hours a student spent studying for the test is correlated (or perhaps even causative) with the score they received - that is, the number of hours they studied affected the score they received in some way (that a relationship between the datasets exists).
I would suggest looking into concepts like correlation, causation, and independence. Statistical tests (e.g. T-test, Chi-squared test) may help you out here!
If you need some general guidance for structuring hypotheses, Science Buddies has some excellent resources! Consider checking out https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... fic-method and https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... hypothesis.
All the best with your project, and please let us know if we can help you further!
Anika
Thank you for your question!
If you are comparing two or more sets of data, I would suggest basing your hypothesis on a proposed correlation between the datasets. For example, say you have a dataset on scores obtained on a test for every student in a class and a corresponding dataset about how many hours each student studied for the test; you can hypothesize that the number of hours a student spent studying for the test is correlated (or perhaps even causative) with the score they received - that is, the number of hours they studied affected the score they received in some way (that a relationship between the datasets exists).
I would suggest looking into concepts like correlation, causation, and independence. Statistical tests (e.g. T-test, Chi-squared test) may help you out here!
If you need some general guidance for structuring hypotheses, Science Buddies has some excellent resources! Consider checking out https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... fic-method and https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... hypothesis.
All the best with your project, and please let us know if we can help you further!
Anika