Research methods Flashcards
1
Q
What is an IV
A
What you are controlling
2
Q
What is an dv
A
What you are measurung
3
Q
What is a confounding variable
A
Anything other than the iv that has an effect on the dv
4
Q
Name one strength of the experimental method
A
Allows experimental control , which means we can trust what we are investigating
5
Q
Name one weakness
A
Lacks mundane realism
6
Q
What is a one tailed hypothesis
A
Stating which way you think the results will go
7
Q
What is a two tailed hypothesis
A
Not stating which way you expect results to go
8
Q
What is a null hypothesis
A
Stating that there will be no effect
