RESEARCH METHODS

Question 1

RESEARCH QUESTION

Answer 1

answerable inquiry into a specific concern or issue.

Question 2

AIM

Answer 2

reflects on what the researcher wants to find out

Question 3

IV

Answer 3

whats manipulated or changed, whats being studied

Question 4

DV

Answer 4

outcome factor or effect the iv has on behavior
- whats being observed in the experimental situation

Question 5

EXTRANEOUS VARIABLE

Answer 5

a variable other than iv that may cause change in dv and affect the result

Question 6

CONTROLLED VARIABLE

Answer 6

a variable which is constant and unchanged throughout the experiment
- age, gender etc

Question 7

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION:

Answer 7

Ensures theres no pressure put on the participant to partake the experiment

Question 8

WITHDRAWL RIGHTS:

Answer 8

a participant is able to discontinue their involvement in an experiment at any time.

Question 9

INFORMED CONSENT:

Answer 9

ensures participants understand the nature and purpose of the experiment before agreeing into the experiment. must occur on proper documentation - such as a consent form. People who are unable to give consent should get a parent or guardian tp provide this.

Question 10

CONFIDENTIALITY

Answer 10

privacy and protection of participants personal information in a experiment (making sure its all anonymous)

Question 11

DECEPTION

Answer 11

making sure participants know the true purpose of the experiment and the affects it may have

Question 12

DEBRIEFING:

Answer 12

ensures at the end of the experiment, participants understand the purpose of the experiment (aim, results, etc)

Question 13

EXPERIMENTAL GROUP

Answer 13

EXPOSED TO THE IV IN THE EXPERIMENT

Question 14

CONTROL GROUP

Answer 14

NOT EXPOSED TO THE IV IN THE EXPERIMENT