Research Methods

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  • Created on: 24-09-18 17:31

1. What is the IV?

  • Something which changes
  • The variable that is directly manipulated by the experimenter in order to observe the affects on the dependent variable.
  • The variable that is measured by the experimenter
  • The participants
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2. What is the key aspect of a quasi experiment?

  • Is usually done on animals
  • The IV is based on an existing difference between people (e.g. age or gender).
  • Takes place in a lab
  • Controlled

3. What is meant by the hypothesis of an experiment?

  • The equipment you need
  • A testable statement of the relationship between two variables
  • Your prediction
  • The DV

4. What is the key aspect of a lab experiment?

  • Researcher manipulates the IV and records the effect on the DV.
  • Take place in HIGHLY CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS.
  • All of the above
  • Doesn’t necessarily have to be a ‘laboratory’, just has to be highly controlled.

5. What are the 3 types of variables to control?

  • Investigator variables
  • Participant variables
  • All of the above
  • Situational variables
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