Experimental method Flashcards
1
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what is an experimental methods
A
manipulation of an IV to measure the effect on the DV
2
Q
what is an aim
A
general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate
3
Q
what is a hypothesis
A
- clear precise testable statement that states the relationship between the variables to be investigated
4
Q
what is a directional hypothesis
A
states the direction of the difference or relationship
5
Q
what is a non-directional hypothesis
A
doesn’t state the direction of the difference or relationship
6
Q
what is an independent variable
A
aspect of the experimental situation that is manipulated by the researcher
7
Q
what is a dependent variable
A
variable that is measured by the researcher
8
Q
what is operationalisation
A
clearly defining variables in terms of how they can be measured
