Explain how a one-tailed hypothesis differs from a two-tailed hypothesis

What will be an ideal response?


A one-tailed hypothesis is a directional hypothesis in which the researcher predicts the direction of the expected difference between the groups. A two-tailed hypothesis is a nondirectional hypothesis in which the researcher predicts that the groups being compared differ, but does not predict the direction of the difference.

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In what key way did Vygotsky's theory differ from Piaget's theory?

What will be an ideal response?

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What was the disadvantage to the list of traits developed by Gordon Allport?

A. traits cannot be measured B. some traits were poorly defined C. there were too few traits D. it was too long

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Which type of aggression is directed toward damaging another person's self-esteem, social status, or both?

a. Physical b. Verbal c. Social d. Relational

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Which of the following is a valid criticism of the "distancing hypothesis"?

a. Distancing may have an evolutionary basis. b. Parent-adolescent conflict increases in adolescence. c. Distancing does not occur in all cultures. d. Some adolescents really love their parents.

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