Learning Practical Flashcards
What is the aim of the investigation?
To find out if there is a difference between the type of car driven and the gender of the driver
The hypothesis suggests that males drive faster cars than females based on gender stereotypes.
What is the hypothesis of the study?
There will be a significant difference in the type of car driven depending on whether the driver is male or female
The null hypothesis is not explicitly stated.
What type of observation was conducted?
Non-participant observation
The observation was covert.
What type of data was recorded in observation 1?
Quantitative data
This included speed and gender of the driver.
What type of data was recorded in observation 2?
Qualitative data
This included car model, passengers, age of driver, congestion, and driving behavior.
What is the independent variable (IV) in this study?
Whether participant drivers are male or female
What is the dependent variable (DV) in this study?
Whether the type of car being driven is at a high speed or a low speed
What sampling method was used in this study?
An opportunity sample of 20 cars
What were the main steps in the procedure of the study?
Observers prepared observation tables, trained on observations, completed a pilot run, positioned themselves for data collection, and recorded car details
Data was collated and analyzed after collection.
What apparatus was used in the study?
Stop watch and observation tables for quantitative and qualitative data
What ethical issues need to be considered?
Risk to participants, researchers, and others
What statistical test was used to prove the significance of the research?
Chi-squared test
This was appropriate for nominal data and an independent measures design.
What does strong reliability indicate in the context of this study?
Consistent results across observations
What does weak reliability indicate in this study?
Inconsistent results across observations
What is one way to improve reliability in research?
Standardizing the observation procedure
What does good generalizability mean?
Results can be applied to a broader population
What does weak generalizability mean?
Results are limited to the specific sample studied
Fill in the blank: The data collected was _______.
nominal data
True or False: The study included both qualitative and quantitative data.
True
