2.2.2 Independent and dependent variables Flashcards
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hypothesis
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a predicative statement that says the IV will affect the DV
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independent variable
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the variable that the researcher manipulates
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Dependent variable
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the variable that researcher measures
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experimental/alternative hypothesis
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the one that says there will be an effect of the IV on the DV
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the null hypothesis
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there is no effect of the IV on the DV except that which happens by chance
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Hypotheses are always written in the same way
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states that X will affect Y (the IV will affect the DV)
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operationalising variables
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means to fully explain them
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one tailed (directional) hypothesis
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predicts how something will affect something else
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two-tailed (non-directional)
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just states there will be an effect
