Alternative Hypothesis

Definition

An alternative hypothesis is a competing explanation or theory that challenges the main hypothesis. It offers an alternative perspective to explain a phenomenon.

Related terms

Null Hypothesis:

The null hypothesis assumes no significant relationship or difference between variables.

Multiple Hypotheses: Multiple hypotheses refer to having more than one possible explanation for a phenomenon.

Independent Variable:

The independent variable is a factor that researchers manipulate in an experiment to determine its effect on the dependent variable.