Theory & Variables Flashcards
1
Q
What is a theory?
A
a body of interrelated principles that explain or predict
2
Q
What are the 2 requirements of theory?
A
- falsifiable- capable of being disproved
- tentative- partial and incomplete (can be added to)
3
Q
What functions can theory serve?
A
- Description
- explanation
- prediction
- control
4
Q
What is a variable?
A
the concepts that have the ability to take on more than one value
5
Q
What is the difference between IV’s and DV’s?
A
- IV- predicts the outcome of the DV (cause)
- DV- the variable being measured (effect)
6
Q
What is the difference between a conceptual and operation definition of a variable?
A
- Conceptual- dictionary definition
- Operational- how we measure the variable
