Research Method Formula

Question 1

Identify the IV in this study 2 marks

Answer 1

What variable does the study change

E.g. Environment

Question 2

Identify the DV in this study 2 marks

Answer 2

Identification of dependent variable (measure).

Ensure variable is operationalised

E.g number of verbal errors

Question 3

Write a suitable hypothesis for this study. -3 marks

Answer 3

All hypothesis ensure you :
Operationalise the DV and IV (there should be an and between the IV)

Non-directional

Experiment:There is a difference
Correlation: there is a relationship

Directional

Experiment: There a greater/ less/ more of (ID)
Correlation: there is a higher/ lower relationship between ..

Question 4

Should hypothesis be directional or non- directional for this study. - 2 marks.

Answer 4

It should be directional/ non directional. 1 mark

Judgement- link to study why?

Directional- there is past research that indicates .. link to study

Non directional- there is no past research for the researcher to predict the direction of the results.

Question 5

Explain how the psychologist would have obtained– 3 marks

Answer 5

AO2!

Put (number) of participant names in a hat.