Research Methodology Concepts

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a factor that changes when another factor is manipulated or applied.

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dependent variable

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a factor that delivers particular effects or resulting conditions when manipulated by the investigator.

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independent variable?

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factors that may affect the behavior or characteristics of the experimental subjects being investigated.

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Extraneous variables

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a statement about a specific issue of an unfavorable condition that will be given attention in the study.

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research problem

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What is a research question?

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A research question is a specific question that leads to collecting necessary data intended to affirm or negate a hypothesis.

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What is a research objective?

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A research objective is an action to be done in the study or experiment to collect data and answer research questions.

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a statement that introduces a research question and proposes an expected result.

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hypothesis

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suggests no significant relationship or effect between variables.

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null hypothesis

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proposes a specific relationship or effect between variables, challenging the null hypothesis.

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alternative hypothesis

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receives no treatment or a standard treatment to compare against the treatment group.

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Control Group