Title: Understanding Variables and Hypotheses in Research Studies In research studies, variables are factors that can change or vary in a study. They are used to measure, manipulate, or control the outcome of the study. There are three types of

 
After reading Chapter 5, please complete the following discussion question:
In your own words, define the terms independent, dependent, and extraneous variables; and, directional, nondirectional hypotheses, and null hypotheses.
Write one directional and one null hypothesis for a research study you would be most interested in conducting.
Please consider your selection of variables carefully and write your hypothesis in the proper format.
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