STANDARDIZED RESEARCH: THE IMPERATIVE OF RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS

Ndubuisi Ogbonna Ahamefula

Department of Linguistics

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

E-mail: ndaham2000@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

It is generally believed that Research Hypothesis poses a great challenge to student researchers especially those in the Arts or humanities. This paper is an attempt to present in simple and easily understandable terms what research hypothesis is all about. The paper also looks at the classification of research hypothesis, the need for research hypothesis and also the paper looks at a brief guide in research hypothesis formation. The paper sees Research Hypothesis as a veritable research tool for doing highly rated researches that meets the ethical standards for research works.