You will learn about the development of a research hypothesis.
You will be able to
Define independent variable (IV), dependent variable (IV), and operationalised variables.
Develop examples of IV's and DV's
Write your research hypothesis
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Operationalised variable
Research hypothesis
Explain the difference between the independent variable (IV) and the dependent variable (DV) in an experiment.
Identify the IV and DV in each of the following examples.
Listening to a radio broadcast of a sports event while studying for a test decreases performance on the test.
Thinking positively when goal shooting improves accuracy in a match.
Smoking cigarettes while driving a car increases driver alertness.
People will behave differently in a crowd from the way they behave when alone.
Reaction time to a visual stimulus is quicker than reaction time to a sound stimulus.
Daydreaming occurs more often when a person is engaged in a simple task than when they are performing a complex task.
Marijuana use impairs performance on a memory task.
Suggest operationalised IVs and DVs for three of the following research topics:
Does regular exercise improve psychological wellbeing?
Do people drive less safely when feeling stressed?
Do people talk more after they have eaten than they do when they are hungry?
Does perception of time change when in a relaxed state?
What are three benefits of operationalising the variables relevant to research hypothesis?
I can:
Identify the IV & DV
Write 1 type of hypothesis
I can:
Identify the IV & DV
Identify operationalised IV & DV
Write at least 2 types of hypothesis
I can:
Identify the IV & DV
Identify operationalised IV & DV
Write 3 types of hypothesis