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1-Variables, Hypotheses, Research Questions

For this assignment, think of two variables that you believe are related to one another, and that you want to study as a research topic.

Remember, this topic has to pertain to communication (types of messages or channels through which messages are sent, reactions to messages, etc.). Your topic could be about communication within an interpersonal relationship, communication in a workplace or a health care setting, etc.

One great thing about studying communication is it's all around us. You have probably informally come up with your own communication theory while you were spending time with your family, hanging out with friends, frustrated with your romantic relationship, observing people in a coffee shop, pondering how things get done at your work, or comparing your media habits with those of your roommates. Therefore, it shouldn't be hard for you to come up with a communication topic that you've wondered about.

1. Variables should be in the following format (two-tailed hypothesis):

"There is a relationship between __________________ and ____________________."

2. Identify which is your predictor/independent and which is your outcome/dependent variable.

3. What is the one-tailed hypothesis for the same two variables.

This hypothesis should express the type of relationship that exists between the two variables, not just indicate that they are related.

4. Explain BRIEFLY (a short paragraph) why you are proposing this hypothesis.

What makes you think the variables are related?

5. What is a research question (RQ) that asks about something about the topic you are interested in. The question should be one that would be answered with a descriptive answer, not a yes or no answer, as explained in the book. Make sure the research question is more broad than your hypothesis and does NOT just restate your hypothesis as a question.