Practice Experimental Method (2.3.1) - Methods of Psychology - ICSE 11 Psychology

Practice: Experimental Method

Lesson 2.3.1Methods of Psychology

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Question 1.
What is an experimental method?
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Think about what scientists do in a lab.
Question 2.
Define independent variable.
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It is what the experimenter changes.
3Question 3.
What does the experimental method involve?
- Manipulating data to find relationships
- Manipulating one or more variables to observe effects
- Gathering qualitative data only
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Think about how scientists measure the impact of different factors.
4Question 4.
True or False: The dependent variable is what is manipulated in an experiment.
- True
- False
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Remember which variable changes and which one is measured.
Question 5.
Design an experiment to test whether different lighting conditions in a classroom can enhance student focus. Outline your independent variable, dependent variable, and control measures.
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Think about what you can keep constant while changing one thing.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate the following experiment: Researchers found no change in student performance regardless of sleep. Discuss potential flaws in their experimental design.
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Consider what improvements could yield more accurate results.

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