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research hypothesis
UK/rɪˈsɜːtʃ haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/US/rɪˈsɝːtʃ haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/re·SEARCH hy·PO·the·sis
a clear, testable prediction that a researcher makes before collecting data
Examples
“Our research hypothesis was that increased study time would improve exam scores.”
“They tested the research hypothesis by running a controlled experiment.”
“Before collecting data, the team stated a clear research hypothesis.”
Band 8 sentence
“The research hypothesis posited that increased parental involvement would mediate the relationship between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.”
Collocations
- formulate a hypothesis
- test a hypothesis
- support/refute a hypothesis
Word family
Common mistakes
make a hypothesis→formulate a hypothesis
their hypothesis→their hypotheses
Say it for a higher band
5idea→6assumption→7+research hypothesis
Synonyms
assumption
prediction
conjecture
Easily confused
theory
“A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory explains observed phenomena.”
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