This document defines and describes different types of hypotheses used in quantitative research. It begins by defining a hypothesis as a prediction about the relationship between variables. There are two main types of hypotheses: the null hypothesis, which predicts no relationship, and the alternative hypothesis, which predicts a relationship. The alternative can be directional, specifying an expected direction of the relationship, or non-directional. For a hypothesis to be testable and useful for experimentation, it must be possible to prove it true or false and the results must be reproducible. The process of hypothesis testing involves stating the hypotheses, developing a test plan, analyzing data according to the plan, and rejecting or supporting the null hypothesis based on results.