variables and hypothesis

variables and hypothesis

Poll

A variable can be

• observed

• measured

• manipulated

• controlled

• changed

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__________ variable can be manupulated to affect the result

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__________ variable represent the outcome of the experiment

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__________ variable does not change during the experiment

Multiple Choice

Will students' scores on an achievement test differ between directive teachers and non-directive teachers? What are the independent variables?

• directive teachers and non-directive teachers

• Students

• Students' scores

Multiple Choice

Are students aged 55 and older more likely to drop out of college than students of ages between 30 and 40? What the independent variable?

• drop out

• students' age

• college

Fill in the Blank

The main purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two reading methods, sight and phonics, in increasing verbal comprehension. -________ is the dependent variable

Multiple Choice

The study investigated whether the ability to discriminate among parts of speech increased with chronological age and educational level.independent variables are

• discriminate among parts of speech

• parts of speech

• age and educational level

Multiple Choice

A researcher wants to figure out if uncomfortable seats in a classroom will increase the research participant's attention to the lesson. The independent variable is

• participant's attention

• Uncomfortable seats

• classroom

Open Ended

•What is Lisa’s hypothesis?

•What are the variables?

•What type of research question does she write? Descriptive, relationship or comparison