Scientific Processes (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Aim definition
Aim definition
General statement of what researcher intends to investigate; purpose of the study
Hypothesis definition
Hypothesis definition
Clear, precise, testable statement of variable relationships
Key features of a hypothesis
Key features of a hypothesis
Clear, precise, testable
Two types of hypothesis
Two types of hypothesis
Directional and non-directional
Directional hypothesis meaning
Directional hypothesis meaning
States direction of difference or relationship
When to use directional hypothesis
When to use directional hypothesis
Previous research suggests particular outcome
Directional hypothesis example pattern
Directional hypothesis example pattern
People who...will be more...than those who...
Non-directional hypothesis meaning
Non-directional hypothesis meaning
States difference between conditions but not direction
When to use non-directional hypothesis
When to use non-directional hypothesis
No previous research or contradictory findings
Non-directional hypothesis example pattern
Non-directional hypothesis example pattern
People who...differ in terms of...compared to...
Null hypothesis meaning
Null hypothesis meaning
States no difference between conditions or co-variables