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nondirection

nondirection

9.3
Not predicting whether a study result will be positive or negative
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • In statistical testing, nondirection means the researchers do not predict whether the effect will be positive or negative.

Examples

  • Choosing nondirection can make a study more open to unexpected results.

  • The hypothesis was based on nondirection, allowing for any possible outcome in the experiment.

  • The study showed a clear case of nondirection in its results.

  • In the analysis, nondirection was a significant factor.

  • The researchers used nondirection in their hypothesis, which allowed them to explore various outcomes without bias.

  • By employing a nondirection approach, the study acknowledged that results could vary in unexpected ways.

  • The concept of nondirection helps investigators remain open to different potential results during their analysis.

Surface Forms

nondirection singular
nondirections plural

Morphology

nondirection = direction (transparent) = non + direction

Although used in a technical/statistical sense here, the morphological formation non- + direction clearly indicates the absence of a specified direction.

Etymology

Nondirection is formed from non- ('not') and direction ('which way' or 'a predicted result'), so it means 'no set prediction about which way things will go'. In research this explains why a nondirectional approach does not guess whether an effect will be positive or negative and stays open to any outcome.