november glossary Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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one tailed hypothesis
A
precise prediction stating 1 condition will eg higher scores than the other
2
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two tailed hypothesis
A
prediction where research predicts a diff will be found but not which condition will produce higher scores eg
3
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null hypothesis
A
prediction stating a diff between scores in each condition wont be found, this acknowledges not all theories will be supported
4
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alternate hypothesis
A
name given to a hypothesis when study is a correlation not an expt
5
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significant
A
means the result is not due to chance, but due to iv affecting dv
6
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self selected sampling
A
where ps volunteer for an expt
7
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opportunity sampling
A
where ps are approached and tested immediately in an expt
8
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hypothesis
A
prediction about the likely result of the expt
