Aim's, Hypothesis, Variables

Question 1

Define aim

Answer 1

Outlines the research topic

The goal or purpose of the process

Question 2

Define hypothesis

Answer 2

A clear, precise testable statement that states the relationship between the variables that are being investigated.

Question 3

State alternative hypothesis

Answer 3

prediction

statement

directional (one-tailed)

non-directional (two tailed)

Question 4

example of directional hypothesis

Answer 4

boys are more aggressive than girls

Question 5

example of non-directional hypothesis

Answer 5

anxiety affects the level of adrenaline in the blood

Question 6

Define null hypothesis

Answer 6

states that there will be no difference

difference is down to chance

accepted if the results of the experiment is not significant

Question 7

Define independent variable

Answer 7

the thing that is manipulated/changed

Question 8

Define dependant variable

Answer 8

the thing that is being measured

Question 9

Define operationalised

Answer 9

explaining how the variables could be manipulated/changed