Ecotourism

The research hypothesis is a predictive statement that relates an independent variable to a dependent variable. The independent variable for the study is 'Ecotourism' and dependent variable id 'Sustainable Economic Development'. The hypotheses for the study are:
1. There is no significant difference between each parameter of the four selected spots which are:
a. Nature and beauty
b. Other attractions- Monument and entertainment
c. Accessibility- road and transportation
d. Restaurant and lodging.
e. Guide and department information service
f. Local’s cooperation
g. Safety and security
2. There is significant positive correlation between awareness and implementation of Ecotourism and sustainability of environment.
3. Ecotourism is a known concept to all.
4. Ecotourism is a viable option for sustainable development benefitting all.
5. Economic ecotourism development happens when local people are equally involved in tourism.
6. Economic ecotourism development will happen with the application of low cost sustainable ecotourism practices.
7. Local financial development is as important as the wildlife conservation.
8. Ecotourism focuses mainly on education of importance of ecosystem.

Testing Research Hypothesis-
Non-experimental hypothesis testing research design was applied here, the independent variable is not manipulated. The various test applied to find the results of hypotheses were one way ANOVA test of variance to check the rating of spots, non- parametric chi-square test and Karl Pearson Correlation test.
Hypotheses testing involves application of both parametric and non-parametric tests. As it is a purposive analysis research the non-parametric test of significance, i.e. the ‘Chi-Square Test of Independence’, ANOVA- Analysis of Variance was used to interpret the data in most of hypotheses testing.