Experimental Method

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  • Created on: 07-04-17 14:24
Aim
The purpose of the study.
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Hypothesis
A testable statement which supposes an outcome of the study.
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Directional/ One-Tailed Hypothesis
A statement which outlines the difference or correlation expected between variables.
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Non-directional/Two-tailed Hypothesis
A statement which simply declares that there will be a difference between variables.
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Variable
Any "thing" that can vary or change during a study.
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Independent Variable (IV)
The aspect of the study that is changed/manipulated.
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Dependent Variable (DV)
The aspect of the study that is measured.
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Level of IV - Experimental Condition
When the participants are exposed to an independent variable.
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Level of IV - Control Condition
When the participants are NOT exposed to an independent variable.
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Operationalisation
Clearly defining variables in order to make them measurable.
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