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The
experimental
method involves
manipulating
one variable to determine if this causes
changes
in another variable.
Research aims are
general statements
about what the researcher
intends
to investigate (the
purpose
of the study)
The
independent
variable is what is being
changed
/manipulated within the study
The
dependent
variable is what is being measured within the study, it should be caused by the
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To
operationalise
a variable means to be precise and
clear
in what is being
manipulated
or
measured.
It must be
testable
and
repeatable.