Practical Investigation Flashcards
1
Q
What was the aim of your practical investigation?
A
To investigate gender differences in directed study periods by observing them.
2
Q
What research method was used?
A
Observations:
Naturalistic and covert
3
Q
What type of group design was used?
A
Independent group design
4
Q
What was the dependent variable?
A
Number of students working.
5
Q
What was the independent variable?
A
Gender
6
Q
What was the sampling technique?
A
Event sampling.
Anyone in the common room.
7
Q
Describe the procedure of your practical investigation.
A
Observers stood in the common room and tallied whether they were working or not and noted different specific behaviours.
