1.2

Question 1

correlation methods

Answer 1

The correlational method involves looking for relationships between variables.

Question 2

the goal of the experiment method

Answer 2

determining the cause-and-effect relationship

Question 3

experiment method characteristics

Answer 3

-manipulation
-control

Question 4

manipulation

Answer 4

The level of one variable is determined by the experimenter

Question 5

control -characteristics and techniques -

Answer 5

rules out the influence of other variables
characteristics:
-participants variable -age /gender
-environmental variables -weather/time of the day
techniques:
-random assignment
-controlling the variables (matching/holding them constantly

Question 6

independant variable

Answer 6

is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher

Question 7

dependant variable

Answer 7

is the one that is observed to assess the effect of the treatment

Question 8

control condition

Answer 8

individuals do not receive experimental treatment. Instead, they either receive no treatment or receive a neutral, placebo treatment.

Question 9

environmental conditions

Answer 9

individuals do receive the experimental treatment