Hypothesis, Independent, Dependent Variables Worksheet
Identify the type of hypothesis for each of the statements listed by placing the
appropriate letter next to each statement. In the space below each statement, write the
independent and dependent variable.
Types of Hypothesis
A. Directional hypothesis
B. Non Directional hypothesis
C. Null hypothesis
D. Not a hypothesis as stated
Statements:
1. First-born infants have higher concentrations of estrogens and progesterone in
umbilical cord blood than do later-born infants.
Independent Variable: Birth order
Dependent Variable: Hormones
2. There is no relationship between participation in prenatal classed and the health
outcome of infants.
Independent Variable: Prenatal Classes
Dependent Variable: Health Outcomes
3. Nursing students are increasingly interested in obtaining advanced degrees.
Answer:
A
4. Nurse practitioners have more job mobility than do other registered nurses.
Independent Variable: level of education
Dependent Variable: job mobility
5. A person’s age is related to his or her difficulty in accessing health care.
Independent Variable: Age
Dependent Variable: Accessing health care
6. Glaucoma can be effectively screened by means of tonometry.
A
7. Increased noise levels result in increased anxiety among hospitalized patients.
Independent Variable: Noise
Dependent Variable: anxiety
8. Media exposure of the health hazards of smoking is unrelated to the public’s
smoking habits.
Independent Variable: Media exposure Dependent Variable: Smoking habits
9. Nurses’ job satisfaction is correlated with levels of occupational stress.
Independent Variable: Job satisfaction
Dependent Variable: occupational stress
10. The primary reason that nurse participate in continuing education programs is for
professional advancement.
A
C
D
B
D
C
B
D