experimental method Flashcards
1
Q
what does the experimental method involve
A
one variable being manipulated to see the effect or change on another
2
Q
what is an aim
A
statements that describe purpose of investigation
3
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what is an hypothesis
A
testable statement which predicts how one variable will influence another
4
Q
what is the indépendant variable
A
variable being manipulated
5
Q
control condition
A
IV is absent
6
Q
what is the dependant variable
A
thing being measured
7
Q
directional hypothesis
A
direction of results is predicted
8
Q
no directional hypothesis
A
change is predicted but direction isn’t stated
9
Q
null hypothesis
A
no difference
- any difference in DV between IV is so small it’s likely due to chance
10
Q
what is standardisation
A
all participants should experience the same in terms of info and procedure
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