Variables
What is an independent variable?
the variable that is changed
A study where the researcher manipulates the IV and measures the DV.
experiment
Participants must know the purpose, risks, and that participation is voluntary.
informed consent
Consistency of results when a study or measure is repeated.
reliability
what is a dependent variable
A method where behaviour is watched and recorded without manipulating variables.
observational
articipants must be able to leave the study at any time without penalty.
right to withdraw
Whether the study measures what it claims to measure.
validiy
A variable (other than the IV) that might affect the DV and must be controlled.
extraneous variable
Research that collects data in the form of words, descriptions, or meaning rather than numbers.
qualitative research
Keeping participant identity private by removing identifying information.
confidentiality
A group that doesn’t receive the treatment/IV condition and is used for comparison.
control group
experimenter wants to find out if types of lollies impact performance on the AFL field
types of lollies
A group discussion used to explore opinions, experiences, or attitudes about a topic.
focus group
When participants are not told the true aim of the study (and why it must be justified).
deception
Assigning participants to groups by chance to reduce differences between groups.
random allocation
What is the DV:
experimenter wants to find out if types of lollies impact performance on the AFL field
goals, tackles, etc
When the observer’s expectations influence what they notice or how they record behaviour.
observer bias
he process after the study where the true purpose is explained and support is offered if needed.
A group that doesn’t receive the treatment/IV condition and is used for comparison.