Aims ,hypotheses And Variables Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Aim
A
What you set out to research
2
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Research method
A
Technique you use to test hypothesis (eg lab experiment )
3
Q
Hypothesis
A
Precise testable statement
Non directional- two tailed- there will be a difference (eg boys and girls will score differently on a fitness test)
Directional- one tailed-exactly what kind of difference (eg boys will get higher than girls on a fitness test)
Null-IV will have no effect in DV
4
Q
DV
A
What you measure
Depends on other variables
5
Q
IV
A
What you change
6
Q
Extraneous variables
A
Something that may effect the result
7
Q
Confounding variables
A
Something that did effect the result
