Experimental Methods - Variables, Aims and Hypothesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is an aim?
A
Statement made by the researcher which tells us what they are planning on investigating
2
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
Statement which clearly states the relationship between the variables being investigated (Prediction)
3
Q
Example of a directional hypothesis
A
“Boys will remember more words than girls_
4
Q
Example of a non-directional hypothesis
A
“There will be a difference between the amount of words remembered by boys and girls”
5
Q
What is the independent variable?
A
Variable which the researcher changes/controls
6
Q
What is a dependent variable?
A
The variable which is measured and caused by a change to the IV
7
Q
What is operationalisation?
A
Making variables measurable
Ex (Boys will remember more WORDS IN A MEMORY TEST than girl)
