deciding on research question

Question 1

What is a hypothesis

Answer 1

Predictive statement about what researcher expects to find

Question 2

One tailed directional hypothesis

Answer 2

States IV will effect DV and what the effect will be. makes prediction and states direction of prediction - confident

Question 3

Two tailed directional hypothesis

Answer 3

States IV will affect DV but doesn’t state how, just that a difference will be found. Used in newer investigation or when previous research inconclusive

Question 4

Null hypothesis

Answer 4

Predicts that there will be no difference between the two conditions. IV has no effect on DV

Question 5

Independent variable

Answer 5

Being manipulated by researcher - the difference between conditions

Question 6

Dependent variable

Answer 6

What’s being measured by researcher - the outcome or score

Question 7

Co-variables

Answer 7

two variables being measure within correlational research

Question 8

Operationalisation

Answer 8

Defining the key variables in an objective, measurable way

Question 9

Extraneous variables

Answer 9

Unwanted variables in research that may affect outcomes (DV). Consistent, affect all participants equally

Question 10

Cofounding variables

Answer 10

Unwanted variables in research that may affect outcomes (DV). Inconsistent and affect only some of the participants