Experimental method Flashcards

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alternative hypothesis

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a clear, precise, testable statement that predicts the relationship between the variables to be investigated

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directional hypothesis

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a prediction where the researcher states the direction of the difference or relationship between variables

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non-directional hypothesis

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a prediction where the researcher doesn’t state the direction of the difference between variables

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null hypothesis

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a testable statement that predicts there will not be a relationship between the variables to be investigated

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independent variable

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what is manipulated or changed by the researcher

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dependent variable

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the effect of the change of the IV (what is being measured)

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what is operationalising

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defining variables so that they can be measured

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