Experimental Method Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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What is the experimental method?
A
Manipulating the independent variable to measure effect on dependent variable
2
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What is an aim?
A
A general statement that describes the purpose of the study
3
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What is a hypothesis?
A
A precise statement made at the start of the study that describes the relationship between the variables
4
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What are the 2 types of hypotheses?
A
Directional & non-directional
5
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What is a directional hypothesis?
A
- States the sort of difference between 2 conditions/groups of people
- Words like higher, lower used
- Used when findings of previous research suggest certain outcome
6
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What is a non-directional hypothesis?
A
- Simply states that there is a difference between 2 conditions/groups of people but doesn’t specify
- Used when there’s no previous research
7
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What is an independent variable?
A
An aspect that can be manipulated by researcher or changes naturally
8
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What is a dependent variable?
A
The variable that is measured by the researcher
9
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What is operationalisation?
A
Being precise about what variables are being manipulated or measured
