Experiment Research Methods

Question 1

Define experiment

Answer 1

An experiment involves the manipulation( changing) of an independent variable to see what effect it has on the dependent variable, while are the same time trying to control other variables which might affect the results

Question 2

Define independent variable

Answer 2

Is the variable that you manipulate

Question 3

Define dependent variable

Answer 3

Is the variable you measure

Question 4

Define aim

Answer 4

An aim is a reasonably precise statement of why a study is taking place

Question 5

Define hypothesis/ hypotheses

Answer 5

A testable statement to describe the precise predictions of the outcome of the research

Question 6

Define alternate hypothesis

Answer 6

This predicts that the IV will have a significant effect on the DV