Experimental method

Question 1

What is the experimental method

Answer 1

A method which involves manipulating an IV to measure the effect on the DV

Question 2

Define aim

Answer 2

Describes the purpose of a study

Question 3

Define hypothesis

Answer 3

Clear, precise, testable statement that states the relationship between two variables

Question 4

What is a directional hypothesis

Answer 4

Shows expected direction of the relationship between two variables

Question 5

What is a non-directional hypothesis

Answer 5

Doesn’t state the expected direction of the relationship between the two variables

Question 6

When should you use a directional hypothesis

Answer 6

When there is prior research to indicate the direction of the relationship

Question 7

When should you use a non-directional hypothesis

Answer 7

Used when no prior research indicating direction of the relationship or when research is conflicitng

Question 8

What does it mean to operationalise a variable

Answer 8

Clearly defining variables to make them specific and clearly measurable