Experiments

Question 1

Experimental method definition

Answer 1

Involves the manipulation of an independent variable to measure the effect on the dependent variable.
May be lab, field, natural or quasi

Question 2

Aim definition

Answer 2

A general statement of what the researcher interned to investigate;the purpose of the study

Question 3

Hypothesis def

Answer 3

A clear, precise, testable statement that states the relationship between the variables to be investigated. Stared at the outset of any study

Question 4

Directional hypothesis

Answer 4

States the direction the difference or relationship

Question 5

Non directional hypothesis

Answer 5

Does not state the direction of the relationship

Question 6

Variables

Answer 6

Any thing that can vary or change within an investigation. Variables are generally used in experiments to determine if changes in one thing result in changes to another

Question 7

Independent variable

Answer 7

Some aspect of the experimental situation that is manipulated by the researcher - or changes naturally- so the effect of the DV can be measured

Question 8

Dependent variable

Answer 8

The variable that is measured by the researcher. Any effect on the DV should be caused by the change in the IV

Question 9

Operationalisation

Answer 9

Clearly defining variables in term of how they can be measured