Variables
What is the independent (or manipulated) variable?
the variable that is changed
What is quantitative data?
Data that can be measured...an amount or QUANTITY.
What is the proper format for a hypothesis?
If (I.V.) is related to (D.V.) then...(prediction)....because...(prior knowledge/basis).
What is another term for a digital storybook?
eBook!
What program helps teach vocabulary more: Sesame Street or Spongebob?
Sesame Street!
What is the dependent (responding) variable?
The variable that responds to the change
What is qualitative data?
Data that describes the characteristic (or QUALITY) of something.
How is a theory different from a hypothesis?
A theory is a well supported broad range idea and a hypothesis is testable for a specific scenario.
With a social partner!
Though independent learning is possible, but happens a bit less
When do kids start consciously learning from television?
Around 2 years old!
What are the controlled variables?
The variables that are held constant between the two test groups.
How do you set up a data graph in terms of axis?
IV on the x-axis, DV on the y-axis
What is a null hypothesis?
A statement that shows not relationship between the independent and dependent variables
How can animations and sounds be used to help teach with an application?
When they are related to the story/content!
What focuses children's attention to TV more: characters/people or objects/editing cuts?
Characters and people!
What are the two test groups in a controlled experiment?
When is a bar graph used?
to show a comparison among different categories
Form a hypothesis for the following statement- Facebook has an effect on the amount of time spent on the internet
If Facebook is related to increased the amount of internet use time, then an increase in Facebook use will then increase the amount of time someone spends on the internet
Is there such a thing as too much interactivity in an app?
Yes! Too much interactivity could distract from the main content.
What is it called when an adult watches TV with a child?
Coviewing or joint media engagement
Identify the variables that would test the following scenario: Mrs. Zukowski noticed that when she puts olive oil on her hands she does not get dry skin in the winter. What would be the variable(s) for your experiment?
Olive oil = I.V. Dry Skin= D.V. Controlled variables= same temperature, same amount of washing, same exposure to the wind.
What type of data do media researchers tend to collect? Quantitative or qualitative?
Both!
Create a null hypothesis for the following relationship: Sesame Street is related to vocabulary growth
If Sesame Street is not related to vocabulary, then increased viewing Sesame Street will not effect vocabulary growth because Sesame
Street is not needed as a resource for vocabulary.
What is a touch activated feature in an application called?
A "hotspot"
What is Zach's favorite TV show?
Parks and Rec