Research methods - Experimental methods Flashcards
1
Q
What are aims?
A
A general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate, the purpose of the study
2
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
A testable statement that states the relationship between 2 variables to be investigated
3
Q
What is a directional hypothesis?
A
States the direction of the difference or relationship
4
Q
What is a non-directional hypothesis?
A
Does not state the direction of the difference or relationship
5
Q
What is an independent variable?
A
Manipulated by the researcher
6
Q
What is a dependent variable?
A
Measured by the researcher
7
Q
What is operationalisation?
A
Clearly defining variables in terms of how they can be measured
