A replication of the matching hypothesis theory

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Replication of the Matching Hypothesis Theory Project Brief PB1 The aim of our study was to test the matching hypothesis. My alternative hypothesis was "there will be a significant positive correlation between the rated physical attractiveness in brides and grooms in newly married couples". PB2 This is a one tailed directional hypothesis. This is because we are expecting a positive correlation on the basis of previous research. PB3 It is a non-experimental correlational study. PB4 There are both advantages and disadvantages of a correlational study. The main advantage is they show the relationship between naturally occurring variables. The disadvantage is that they have no cause and effect, as they are correlational. PB5 / 6 We tested all of the participants in our study separately as we thought that ...

... investigation is that it doesn't take into account other factors that can affect relationships. It ignores the personality factor as well as overlooking how much money a person has. Due to this I think that further research should be conducted looking at other factors that affects the matching hypothesis theory. This could be done by using a questionnaire as well as a similar investigation that I carried out. A field experiment could be conducted to display wealth and / or personality. For example, a man could flirt with a woman and mention that he is a millionaire or very poor. A questionnaire could then be given to the woman

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