Research Methods Flashcards
1
Q
What is a population?
A
The entire group of research interest
A sample is drawn from a population
2
Q
What is a sample?
A
A smaller group of participants selected from a population
3
Q
What is the aim?
A
The purpose of a study
4
Q
What is an independent variable?
A
A variable which is manipulated, changed or varied in some way
5
Q
What is the dependent variable?
A
The outcome that is being measured
6
Q
What is an operational independent variable?
A
Specifically defines how the independent variable will be administered in all conditions of an experiment.
7
Q
What is an operational dependent variable?
A
Specifically defines how the DV will be observed and measured
