Assignment

Q -1: Write a short note on Linked Hypothesis.

Answer: LINKED HYPOTHESIS:

A hypothesis is defined as a predictive statement about a causal relationship that involves uncertainty. It is important to mention that the relationship between the levels of objectives is not random or accidental; there is a definite causal relationship. When we identify our purpose, we select these outputs because we believe they can cause the purpose to happen. Therefore, we are making a hypothesis that if outputs, then purpose.

A simple example of this is the prediction that if one boards his regular morning bus by 8 O'clock, then he will arrive at his office on time.

However, there is not 100 percent certainty that he will get to his office on time because many things could happen between boarding the bus and arriving at the office, such as the bus breaking down, or being involved in an accident.

When we design a project using the Logical Framework, we make a series.

These are:

| |If |Then |

|1. |If the inputs are managed properly, |THEN the outputs will be produced. |

|2. |IF the outputs are produced, |THEN the purpose will be achieved |

|3. |IF the purpose is achieved |THEN this will contribute to achievement of the goal. |

This can be viewed graphically:

|GOAL | | |IF PURPOSE |

| | | |THEN GOAL |

|PURPOSE | | | |

| | | |IF OUTPUTS |

| | | |THEN PURPOSE...