Aims and Hypothesis Flashcards
1
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What is an aim?
A
Statements of what the researcher intends to investigate
2
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What is a hypothesis?
A
Clear, precise and testable statement that states the relationship between the variables to be tested
3
Q
What is an Independent variable?
A
The variable that the researcher manipulates
4
Q
What is a Dependent variable?
A
The variable that is measured to see how it changed
5
Q
What is operationalisation?
A
Turning abstract concepts from your aim into clearly defined variables that can be measured
6
Q
What is a directional hypothesis?
A
States the difference or relationships between the IV and DV
7
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What is a non-directional hypothesis?
A
Predicts there will be a difference between conditions
