Research report—hypothesis testing and hypothesis generating research: an example from the user participation literature

Who It's For: Researchers who are unsure of the difference between hypothesis testing and hypothesis generation and are looking for clarity on these research activities.

Why We Love It: This is a straightforward explanation of the difference between these practices. You'll easily learn the difference through an example demonstrating the use of testing and generation.

Citation: Hartwick, J., & Barki, H. (1994). Research report—hypothesis testing and hypothesis generating research: An example from the user participation literature. Information Systems Research 5(4), 446-449. https://doi.org/10.1287/isre.5.4.446