Hypotheses And Variables Within Experimental Research Flashcards
1
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What is a directional hypothesis?
A
Predicts that the results will follow a particular direction
2
Q
What is a non directional hypothesis?
A
There will be a difference between the variables, but does not state their direction
3
Q
What is a variable?
A
Anything that can vary or change
4
Q
What is the dependent variable?
A
The variable that the experimenter measures and depends on the independent variable
5
Q
What is the independent variable?
A
The variable the experimenter manipulates
6
Q
What does ‘operationalise’ mean?
A
Putting variables into a form that can be easily tested, defining them as precisely as possible
7
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
Predictive and testable statement of the relationship between two variables.
