Experimental method Flashcards
1
Q
alternative hypothesis
A
a clear, precise, testable statement that predicts the relationship between the variables to be investigated
2
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directional hypothesis
A
a prediction where the researcher states the direction of the difference or relationship between variables
3
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non-directional hypothesis
A
a prediction where the researcher doesn’t state the direction of the difference between variables
4
Q
null hypothesis
A
a testable statement that predicts there will not be a relationship between the variables to be investigated
5
Q
independent variable
A
what is manipulated or changed by the researcher
6
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dependent variable
A
the effect of the change of the IV (what is being measured)
7
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what is operationalising
A
defining variables so that they can be measured
