The Experimental Method Flashcards
What is the experimental method?
A method which involves manipulating the IV to see the effect on the DV
What is an aim?
Describes the purpose of a study E.G investigating the effects of whether leaving for lunch effects gcse results
what is a hypothesis?
clear, precise, testable statement that states the relationship between two variables
What is a directional hypothesis?
Sates the expected direction of the relationship between two variables E.G leaving for lunch
When should a directional hypothesis be used?
when there has been prior research to indicate the direction of the relationship between two variables
What Is a non-directional hypothesis?
Doesn’t state the expected direction of the relationship between two variables
When do you use a non-directional hypothesis?
When there is no prior research indicating direction of the relationship between the two variables or there is conflicting research
