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A researcher recruited 55 adults and children and tested their ability to remember a list of words. For each participant, the researcher counted the number of words correctly recalled and recorded their age (in years). HYPOTHESIS The research hypothesis is that age is related to memory performance. This hypothesis is RESULTS

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Research Hypothesis : 'Age is related to memory performance' is  ALTERNATE HYPOTHESIS

Explanation:

Hypothesis is a rational proposition , tested for its truth validity. It is usually used to test the relationship between two variables

Null Hypothesis is a neutral hypothesis of no difference, stating no relationship between the studied variables.

Alternate Hypothesis is an effect based hypothesis , stating relationship between the studied variables.

Example : Given Case - Studying age relationship with memory ; implies following hypothesis

  • Null Hypothesis = Age is not related to memory performance
  • Alternate Hypothesis = Age is related to memory performance

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