Hypothesis

Question 1

Variable that acts to change the dependent variable. The variable that is manipulated.

Answer 1

Independent Variable

Question 2

A ______ describes or explains relationships.

Answer 2

Theory

Question 3

Once a theory is tested over and over again in every situation, we come to a universal understanding (e.g., gravity).

Answer 3

Law

Question 4

The variable that changes as result of manipulation.

“The dependent variable ‘depends’ on the independent variable”

Answer 4

Dependent Variable

Question 5

A statement of what one expects to find between variables (derived from theory).

Answer 5

Hypothesis

Question 6

A question to be answered by a research study that is not necessarily based in theory.

Answer 6

Research Question

Question 7

A good hypothesis is ____ , _____, _____, and ______.

Answer 7

Clear, Value free, Specific, & Testable.

Question 8

When might bias be introduced into a research stuy?

Answer 8

At an point, e.g., supporting theory, method, sample …