Experiments: Operationalising Flashcards
1
Q
What does operationalising mean
A
To specify in enough detail so variables can be easily measured and tested
2
Q
Which variables do we operationalise
A
Both
3
Q
Why do we operationalise
A
Operationalising makes replication possible
4
Q
How do we operationalise the IV
A
Make it really clear what exactly the different conditions/levels of the IV are
5
Q
How do we operationalise the DV
A
3 ways
- observation: watch behaviour (e.g. count how many times someone plays with hair in 1 min)
- self-report: ask them, verbally or written. (E.g. scale from 1-10 whether they like sport)
- Unit: can be scientific (e.g. memory score out of 20, or time in seconds, or distance in cm)