Research Methods Flashcards
1
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Wait is an aim
A
An general expression of what research intends to investigate
2
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What’s an IV
A
The variable you change
3
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What’s a DV
A
The variable you measure
4
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What’s an EV
A
The variable that need to be kept the same
5
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What’s a hypothesis
A
Precise testable statement of what the researchers predict will be the outcome of the study
6
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What is meant by operational
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To make the hypothesis testable and measurable, needs to be written
7
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Null hyp
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Predicts no difference between two groups
8
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Alternative hyp
A
Predicts difference between two groups
9
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Directional hyp
A
Certain direction, specific
10
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Non directional hyp
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Just knowing there is a difference ~ Not precise
