Experimental Method Flashcards

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Experimental method

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Involves the manipulation of an independent variable to measure the effect on the dependant variable

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Aim

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A general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate, the purpose of the study

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Hypothesis

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A clear, precise, testable statement that states the relationship between the variables to be investigated. Stated at the outset of any study

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Non directional

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doesn’t the direction of the difference or relationship

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Directional

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states the direction of the difference or relationship

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Independent Variables

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IV- manipulated by researcher

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Dependant Variables

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DV- measured by researcher

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Control Variables

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CV- kept the same

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Operationalisation of variables

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Clearly defining variables in terms of how they can be measured

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