Lecture 6 - Experiments Flashcards
What do we call a test under controlled conditions?
An experiment
What is a cause?
A factor that is requered for an effect
What is the difference between a fact and a counterfact called?
Effect
How can we describe a casual relationship?
It is a link between a cause and an effect
What variable consists of a cause and a manipulated variable?
Independent Variable
What variable consists of effect and that is measured by the experimenter?
Dependent Variable
What is a hypotheses?
A precise problem statement that can be directly tested through an empirical investigation
What are the design points in an experiment?
Unique combinations of independent variable settings
What is the process of creating a model called?
Simulation
What are the four key aspects of simulations?
- Modeling
- Manipulation
- Analysis
- Prediction
What are examples of test conditions?
Levels, Values, Settings
What can be said about Confounding varible?
Not controlled. Bad. We don’t want
What variable is kept constant while testing the effect of an independent variable?
Control Variable
What happens when the Control Variable is very controlled?
The experiment becomes less generalizable (Less applicable to other situations)
What is it called when each participant is tested on each condition?
Within-subjects
