Experimental method Flashcards

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Define the key term ‘Experimental Method’.

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Manipulation of an independent variable (IV) to measure the effect on the dependent variable DV.

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Define the key term ‘Aim’.

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General statement of what the researcher intends to investigate / the purpose of the study

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Define the key term ‘Hypothesis’.

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A clear and testable statement stating the relationship between variables being investigated.

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At what part of the study is the hypothesis implemented?

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At the start of the study

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Define the key term ‘Directional Hypothesis’.

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States the direction of the difference between variables

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Define the key term ‘Non-directional Hypothesis’.

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Doesn’t state the direction of the difference between variables

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Define the key term ‘Variable’.

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Something that can change in an experiment.

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What are variables used for in experiments?

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To determine if changes in one thing cause changes in another

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Define the key term ‘Independent Variable’.

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A variable of the study that’s manipulated by the researcher or changes naturally, so the effect on the DV can be measured

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Define the key term ‘Dependent Variable’.

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A variable of the study that’s measured.

Any effect on the DV should be caused by the IV.

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Define the key term ‘Operationalisation’.

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Clearly defining variables in terms of how they can be measured

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