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Donna

16 October 2020

Why do we need to set hypotheses when we are conducting research?

Why do we need to set hypotheses when we are conducting research?

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Sum Wong

16 October 2020

You’re welcome.

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Donna

16 October 2020

Oh I see… Thanks!

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Sum Wong

16 October 2020

When you are conducting research, the hypothesis predicts what you expect to see. The goal of the research is to determine whether your hypothesis is right or wrong.

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