The Experimental and Observational Methods

Question 1

Define Experiment

Answer 1

• A Way to Carry Out an Investigation
• Where One Variable is Manipulated by the Experimenter
• The Effect of This Change on Another Variable is Observed or Measured

Question 2

Cause-and-Effect Relationship

Answer 2

The Experimenter can See whether the Variable they are Manipulating Causes Other Variables to Change too

Question 3

True Experiment

Answer 3

• Variations in the IV are Caused Deliberately by the Researcher
• Level of IV Given to Participants Random (IV Level Groups)

Question 4

Quasi Experiment

Answer 4

• Variations in the IV Occur Naturally Without Being Deliberately Caused by the Researcher
• Level of IV given to Participants Decided Based Off Characteristics

Question 5

IV

Answer 5

• The Factor in an Experiment that is Manipulated/Changed
• Expected to have an Effect on the DV

Question 6

DV

Answer 6

The Factor in an Experiment that is Measured by the Researcher
- Changes are Expected to be Caused by the IV

Question 7

Explain Observational Methods