Hypotheses and Variables

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A statement predicting the findings of research before it is carried out
hypothesis
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A statement that predicts no difference or correlation in findings
null
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A statement that predicts a difference or correlation in findings
alternate
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Anything that is open to change
Variable
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Something the researcher changes or manipulates
independent
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Something that is measured to see if it has changed (after an independent variable has been manipulated)
dependent
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A variable, apart from the independent variable, that can affect the dependent variable (unless it is controlled)
extraneous
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A statement that predicts no difference or correlation in findings

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null

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A statement that predicts a difference or correlation in findings

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Anything that is open to change

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Something the researcher changes or manipulates

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