experimental method

Question 1

explain the Aim

Answer 1

a general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate- the purpose of the study. Developed from theories

Question 2

explain the Hypothesis

Answer 2

A clear, precise, testable statement that states the relationship between the variables to be investigated. Stated at the start.

Question 3

directional hypothesis

Answer 3

states the direction of the difference or relationship. the researcher makes it very clear what it will be.

Question 4

non directional hypothesis

Answer 4

doesn’t state the direction of the difference or relationship. just says that there will be a difference

Question 5

variables

Answer 5

any ‘thing’ that can vary or change within an experiment. used to determine if changes in one thing changes another

Question 6

operalisation

Answer 6

clearly defining variables in terms of how they can be measured

Question 7

independent variable

Answer 7

aspect of the experiment that is manipulated by the researcher or changes naturally so the effect on the dv can be measured

Question 8

dependent variable

Answer 8

the variable that is measured by the researcher. any change should be caused by the iv