Chap 1 keywords experiment

Question 1

Theory

Answer 1

an idea, how or why a particular phenomenon occurs

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

statement that illustrates:
=> relationship between variables
- can be tested
- generalized claim

Question 3

Research Question

Answer 3

the question the researcher wants to answer

Question 4

Researcher prediction

Answer 4

prediction includes:
- how variables should be related in the analysis of data

Note: include measurable terms - operational definition (preferable both QT and QL)
- also, follows from the hypothesis

Question 5

Pilot study / trials

Answer 5

• preliminary study carried out on a small group of people, “try it out”
• allows assessment of possible weaknesses of the main study (and other features)