Variables And Hypothesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is normal distribution
A
A distribution of data where the middle values are common while the extreme ones rarer
2
Q
What’s an EV
A
-any other variable that can affect the DV
3
Q
How would you write a hypothesis
A
If (IV) has an effect on (DV), then there will be higher scores on (condition 1) than (condition 2)
4
Q
Non experimental research
A
- lack control over EVs
- BUT, only experiments control the IV and keep EVs constant
5
Q
Alternative hypothesis
A
one variable will affect the other
6
Q
Null hypothesis
A
general statement that observed variables will have no impact as there is no relationship between them
