Practice Experimental Method (2.4.2) - Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

Practice: Experimental Method

Lesson 2.4.2Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

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Question 1.
What is an independent variable?
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Think of what is being changed in the experiment.
Question 2.
What does a control group do?
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Consider what happens to this group in relation to the others.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of the Experimental Method?
- To establish cause-effect relationships
- To collect qualitative data
- To summarize descriptive statistics
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Think about what this method actually accomplishes.
4Question 4.
True or False: The control group is exposed to the independent variable.
- True
- False
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Which group experiences the change?
Question 5.
You are researching the effects of ambient noise on concentration. Propose an experimental design indicating the independent and dependent variables, control measures, and potential ethical concerns.
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What noise levels can you ethically explore?
Question 6.
Design an experiment to explore the effects of video games on aggression. What are your independent and dependent variables? Discuss how you would control for extraneous variables.
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Consider any factors that might influence aggression apart from the games.

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