KEY SCIENCE SKILLS Flashcards
1
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What is an IV
A
the IV is the variable that is being manipulated by researchers.
2
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What is a DV
A
the DV is the variable that is being measured.
3
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What are ethical considerations?
A
a set of principles researches must follow, including voluntary participation, informed consent, harm minimisation and confidentiality.
4
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What is population?
A
everyone that the researcher is INTERESTED in investigating.
5
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What is sample?
A
the sample is the group that the researcher IS investigating
6
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What is the aim in an investigation?
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7
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What is a hypothesis?
A
A hypothesis is a well thought out prediction or assumption on the results of an experiment.
