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Advantages
1) A hypothesis forces us to think more deeply and specifically about the possible outcomes of a study. It enables us to understand what the question implies and exactly what variables are involved.
2) If one is attempting to build a body of knowledge in addition to answering a specific question, then stating hypothesis is a good strategy because it enables one to make specific predictions based on prior evidence or theoretical argument.
3) Hypothesis stating helps us to see if we are or are not investigating a relationship.
Disadvantages
1) Stating a hypothesis may lead to a bias, either consciously or unconsciously, on the part of the researcher. This is because the researcher may be tempted to arrange the procedures or manipulate the data in such a way as to bring about a desired outcome. This depends on the honesty of the researchers.
2) Stating hypothesis may sometimes be unnecessary, or even inappropriate, in certain research projects of certain types e.g. in an ethnographic studies.
3) Stating hypothesis may prevent researchers from noticing other phenomena that might be important to study.
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