Example 2: Hypothesis

• Your hypothesis links the two variables with an expected outcome.
• An example hypothesis for this research question would be "Greater funding for education in a state leads to lower poverty."
• This statement:
  • Has two variables.
  • Is linked by a causal relationship.
  • Is logically related to theory and previous research.
  • Is falsifiable through statistical analysis.
• The null hypothesis here is that there is no relationship between a state's funding for schools and poverty level.