1.3 Experimental Design Flashcards
1
Q
Step 1
A
Come up with a specific reason that explains the phenomena
2
Q
Step 2
A
Write a testable statement
3
Q
Controlled Experiment
A
1 control group and 1 or multiple experimental groups, differs only by ind. variable
4
Q
What is a control group?
A
Standard to which comparisons are made in an experiment
5
Q
Line Graph
A
if ind. variable is quantified or related to time
6
Q
Bar Graph
A
if ind. variable is categorical
7
Q
overlap
A
overlap quite a bit, the difference is not statistically significant
8
Q
less overlap
A
overlap even less, the difference is probably not statistically significant
9
Q
no overlap
A
do not overlap, the difference may be significant, but you cannot be sure
10
Q
categorical ind. var.
numerical ind. var.
A
qualities
