The Experimental Method Flashcards
What is an aim
statement of what researcher intends to find out in investigation
How can you tackle ethical issues with your study
-informed consent
-Debrief
-No under 16
What is a research question
Question researcher is aiming to answer by carrying out research
What are the 2 types of research methods
experiental and non-experimental methods
What are the types of experimental methods
-lab
-field
-Natural
-Qausi
What are the types of non-experimental methods
-self report
-observation
-correlation
Why is the experimental method regarded are powerful?
potential to investigate causes of events and identify cause-effect relationships
What is the IV?
Variable that experimenter manipulates to test effect of DV
What is the DV?
variable that is measured by researcher affected by IV
What is operationalistation?
When variable(DV+IV) defined must be developed for purpose of research