Hypothesis + Variables

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

To research on new field, develop on existing ones or disprove a research

Statement of research intention

Question 2

Directional hypothesis

Answer 2

A hypothesis that expects a clear outcome
-men run faster than women

Question 3

Non-directional hypothesis

Answer 3

Hypothesis with no clear outcome, only describe there will be a difference
-there will be a difference in running speed between men and women

Question 4

Null hypothesis

Answer 4

Hypothesis with a prediction that there will be no changes
-there will be no difference in running speed of men and women

Question 5

Independent + dependent variable

Answer 5

Independent - thing you change
Dependent - thing you don’t change

Question 6

Operationalising variable

Answer 6

How to change or measure variables
-need a way to manipulate the IV
-need a way to measure to DV

Question 7

Extraneous + confounding variables

Answer 7

Extraneous - variable not part of IV that can affect the DV - variable affect outcomes of different individuals (IQ)

Confounding - variable not part of IV that did impact the DV - variable affect an entire group of participant (time of day)