2006-09-14 13:13:59 · 6 answers · asked by heckyealevel1foreverlol 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
Use statistical hypothesis testing. This is the accepted scientific method. Everything else is nonsense.
You have a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis. Determine your test statistic and the power (alpha)of your test;alphas of 0.01 and 0.05 are common.
If comparing means (a common test statistic), have a sample population of sufficient N for a standard normal distribution (usually over 40) or t-test if under. Perform the statistical analysis.
If you cannot reject the null hypothesis based on the outcome of the hypothesis test, than you accept the alternative hypothesis.
2006-09-14 13:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Inductive Method - A process of making numerous observations until one feels confident in drawing generalizations and predictions from them
Deductive Method - This method applies general principles to predict specific results.
2006-09-14 20:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by Ad Just 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supporting evidence.
2006-09-14 20:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life experiences
2006-09-14 20:36:16 · answer #4 · answered by tootsie38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll support ur Hypothesis!!!!!!! lol
2006-09-14 20:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by alyson1hill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easiest way is empirical testing with a sample of data.
2006-09-14 20:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by keynesrules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋