Experimental Method Flashcards
1
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Experimental method
A
Involves the manipulation of an independent variable to measure the effect on the dependant variable
2
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Aim
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A general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate, the purpose of the study
3
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Hypothesis
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A clear, precise, testable statement that states the relationship between the variables to be investigated. Stated at the outset of any study
4
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Non directional
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doesn’t the direction of the difference or relationship
5
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Directional
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states the direction of the difference or relationship
6
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Independent Variables
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IV- manipulated by researcher
7
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Dependant Variables
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DV- measured by researcher
8
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Control Variables
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CV- kept the same
9
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Operationalisation of variables
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Clearly defining variables in terms of how they can be measured
