Null hypothesis The prediction that there will be no difference amongst experimental groups or there is no relationship between the variables, or that any observed difference between samples is not due to a causal relation, but to co-incidence alone; more widely: refers to the negation of the hypothesis being tested.   (see also: alternative hypothesis, viability, verification, theory [scientific], hypothesis)   Back to: Glossary A-Z   Glossary of selected Judgement & Decision-making, Belief-related, and other Psychology terms A-Z »   » Return to belief, judgement, and clear thinking »     Labels: null hypothesis

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