Hypotheses

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

A precise statement about the expected outcome of the investigation

Question 2

Aim

Answer 2

A general statement about the purpose of the research

Question 3

Null Hypothesis

Answer 3

A statement stating that no difference will be found between variables in the research

Question 4

Directional Hypothesis

Answer 4

A hypothesis which is specific in stating what the effect will be between variables

Question 5

Non Directional Hypothesis

Answer 5

A hypothesis which states that there will be an effect however is does not state exactly what the effect will be

Question 7

Independent Variable (IV)

Answer 7

Something that the experimenter manipulates or changes and is assumed to have an effect on the DV

Question 8

Dependent Variable (DV)

Answer 8

A variable that is affected by the changes in the IV

Question 9

Extraneous Variables (EV)

Answer 9

Variables that could affect the DV unless they are controlled
- extra to the research

Question 10

What is a confounding variable?

Answer 10

A variable that affects both the IV and therefore the DV

Question 11

What is the definition of a standardised procedure?

Answer 11

A consistent, controlled method used in research to ensure all participants experience the same conditions, improving the reliability and the replicability

Question 12

What are operationalised variables?

Answer 12

Variables that have been clearly defined and measured in a way that makes them testable in research