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directional hypothesis
directional hypothesis A directional hypothesis is a prediction that an effect or relationship will go in a specified direction, such as expecting one factor to positively influence another.
A directional hypothesis is a prediction that an effect or relationship will go in a specified direction, such as expecting one factor to positively influence another. In the source study, it referred to predicting positive influences of attitudes, norms, and perceived control on intention.