CO1: Test Flashcards
1
Q
What is the dependent variable?
A
The variable being measured by the researcher
2
Q
What is a one-tailed hypothesis?
A
A hypothesis that predicts the expected direction of results
3
Q
What are the two types of extraneous variable?
A
Participant variable and situational variable
4
Q
What is a quasi experiment?
A
An experiment with a naturally occurring independent variable
5
Q
What is an extraneous variable?
A
A variable other than the i dependent variable that might affect the results of your experiment
6
Q
What is a research question?
A
A statement that rephrases the aim as a question
7
Q
Which experimental method is the most unethical because participants do not always know they are taking part?
A
Field experiment
8
Q
What does ‘operationalise’ mean?
A
To be specific and measurable
