The Experimental Method Flashcards
What is an aim
A statement of what the researcher intend to find out in a study-purpose of the study
What is the dependant variable
The thing you measure in the study that causes a change in the IV
What does ur mean by operationalising the DV
Ensuring the variables can be tested and defined in terms of how they’re measured
Eg pps should not just do ‘some work’,they should all be doing the same tasks and what the task is
What is an independent variable
The thing that is directly manipulated by the experimenter to test its effect on another variable
-the thing u change
What is a standerdised procedure
A set of procedures that are the same for all pps in order to be able to repeat the study
-eg standardised instructions
What is debriefing
A post research interview designed to inform pps of the true nature of the study-dealing with ethical issues
