experimental method Flashcards
1
Q
what are the experimental methods
A
- lab
-field - natural
quasi
2
Q
what is the aim
A
a general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate
3
Q
what is a hypothesis
A
a clear 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
- does not state the direction if the difference or relationship
6
Q
what is the independent variable
A
- some aspects of the experiment that is changed
7
Q
what is the depended variable
A
variable that is measured
8
Q
when is directional hypothesis used
A
when a theory or the findings of previous research studies suggest a particular outcome
9
Q
when is a non directional hypothesis used
A
when there is no previous research
