Research Methods : Aims and Hypothesis

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

A general statement about what the instigator will research

Question 2

Independent variable

Answer 2

The variable manipulated throughout the test

Question 3

Dependant variable

Answer 3

The variable which results are recorded

Question 4

Extraneous variable

Answer 4

A variable you are nor testing for or including in a test but may alter the end results (e.g. gender, age)

Question 5

Hypothesis

Answer 5

A precise and testable statement of what the researchers predict will be the outcome of the study made prior to the Keats being carried out

Question 6

Operationalisation

Answer 6

Turning abstract concepts into measurable observations

Question 7

Types of hypothesis: Null hypothesis

Answer 7

predicts no difference/ relationship between groups/ conditions (difference due to chance)

Question 8

Types of hypothesis: alternative hypothesis

Answer 8

Predicts a difference/ relationship between gourds/ conditions

Question 9

Types of hypothesis: Directional hypothesis (one tailed)

Answer 9

Predicts a difference/ relationship between groups/ conditions and states the directions of the difference/ relationship

Question 10

Types of hypothesis: Non-directional hypothesis (two tailed)

Answer 10

Predicts a difference/ relationship between groups/ conditions but doesnt state the direction of the difference/ relationship

Question 11

When is directional hypothesis used?

Answer 11

When the hypothesis is based on theories or has been carried out before

Question 12

When is non-directional hypothesis used?

Answer 12

When the hypothesis is not based on theories or if new hypothesis or finding contract past research