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Role of Hypothesis
Gives definite point for investigation.
Specifies the sources of data that is required to
study.
Determines the data needs. It defines which facts are
relevant and which are not,
Prevents a blind search and collection of unessential
data usually proving irrelevant to the problem.
Suggests what type of research is likely to be most
appropriate.
Determines the most appropriate technique of
analysis.
Contributes to the development of theory. It links
theory and investigation,
Sources of Hypothesis
Observation in day to day practices.
Suggestions from functional executives.
Suggestions form the shop floor.
Scientific theory
Analogies (similarity between two
phenomena).
Experiences of the competitors.
Findings of Research and Development
Department.
Kinds of Hypothesis
A
Hypothesis that explain the existence of
empirical uniformities.
Hypothesis that deal with the complex
existence of logically derived relationships
between empirical uniformities.
Hypothesis which are concerned with the
relation of analytic variables.
B
Explanatory or Descriptive Hypothesis
Tentative Hypothesis
Representative Hypothesis
Characteristics of Hypothesis
Conceptually clear
Have empirical referents.
Specific
Related to available techniques
Related to the body of the theory.
Relevant to the existing environmental
conditions for the purpose of testing.
Identify the specific variables and their
relations,
Importance of Hypothesis
Helpful in enquiry.
Selection of relevant factors.
Direction
Helps drawing conclusions.
Testing of Hypothesis
Two important means of testing hypothesis:
To test the hypothesis for logical consistency
and
To test the hypothesis for agreement with fact
2 types of verification:
Positive or to confirm
Negative or to refuse
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