Specialized Vocabulary
What is an independent variable?
A variable that does not depend on the other variable.
What main instruments are used to collect data?
Observation, Questionnaire, surveys, checklists
What is a pro of experimental analysis?
more control over the confounding variables
Is experimental analysis qualitative or quantitative? Why?
Quantitative because in an experiment you are able to test a hypothesis.
What is a dependent variable?
A variable that depends on the other variable
Why is there a controlled group in some experiments?
Too see how the experiment does not affect a specific group, to see the comparison
What is a con of experimental research?
The research subject can be influenced in many ways.
Who created the idea of experimental analysis?
Galileo, in his creation of the scientific method.
What does experimental analysis mean?
a. test hypothesis
b. investigate cause and effect
c. changing independent variable
d. evaluate its effect on the dependent variable
e. all of the above
E. all of the above