Scientific Processes (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of a research aim?
What is the main purpose of a research aim?
To explain why research is conducted
What distinguishes a hypothesis from an aim?
What distinguishes a hypothesis from an aim?
Hypotheses make specific predictions
What does the null hypothesis predict?
What does the null hypothesis predict?
No effect or no difference
What does an experimental hypothesis predict?
What does an experimental hypothesis predict?
A measurable effect of the IV on DV
What characterises a directional hypothesis?
What characterises a directional hypothesis?
Specifies direction of results
What characterises a non-directional hypothesis?
What characterises a non-directional hypothesis?
Predicts difference without direction
When should researchers use a directional hypothesis?
When should researchers use a directional hypothesis?
When previous research provides evidence
When should researchers use a non-directional hypothesis?
When should researchers use a non-directional hypothesis?
When direction cannot be predicted
What is a hypothesis used for in research?
What is a hypothesis used for in research?
As foundation for statistical testing
Do research aims make predictions about outcomes?
Do research aims make predictions about outcomes?
No, they don't make predictions