hypothesis/variables

Cards (9)

  • what are extraneous variables?

    any other factor in an experiment
  • what is a confounding variable?
    any variable that is uncontrolled that is not the IV or DV
  • what is null hypothesis?
    when there will be no difference or outcome is due to chance
  • what is directional hypothesis?
    a hypothesis with one, clear outcome
  • what is non directional hypothesis?
    a hypothesis with more than one outcome
  • what does overt mean?
    behaviour that is observable
  • what does covert mean?
    hidden or concealed behaviour
  • what is another term for directional hypothesis?
    one tailed hypothesis
  • what is another term for non-directional hypothesis?
    two tailed hypothesis