Falsifiable Hypothesis Construction Aid

1. Study Context

Study Name/Purpose

Target Population/Sample

2. Variables and Prediction

Independent Variable (IV) - Cause/Intervention

Dependent Variable (DV) - Outcome/Effect

IV Measurable Unit

DV Measurable Unit

Predicted Relationship Direction

Hypothesis Construction Report

Context: Gamification Effect on Learning on University students aged 18-22

$H_0$: Null Hypothesis

There will be no statistically significant difference in [DV Measurable Unit] due to the [IV Name] among [Target Population].

$H_A$: Alternative Hypothesis

The [IV Name] will cause a statistically significant difference in [DV Measurable Unit] among [Target Population].

Falsifiability Checklist

✔

**Testable Relationship:** The claim links two specific variables (IV $\leftrightarrow$ DV).

✔

**Measurable Variables:** Both IV and DV have clear, quantifiable units.

✔

**Falsifiable:** The Null Hypothesis ($H_0$) can be rejected by empirical data.

⚠

**Avoids Proof:** Language uses 'statistically significant difference' rather than 'proves'.

Note: The Alternative Hypothesis is the research claim ($H_A$). The Null Hypothesis ($H_0$) is the statement that must be proven false for $H_A$ to be supported.