A hypothesis is a testable prediction or explanation about the relationship between variables in a study. It serves as an educated guess that guides research and helps to answer specific research questions.
Related terms
Independent variable: The independent variable is the factor that researchers manipulate or change in an experiment.
Dependent variable: The dependent variable is the outcome or result that researchers measure or observe in an experiment.
Null hypothesis: The null hypothesis states that there is no significant relationship between variables being studied.