FRHD 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Scientific Method, Dependent And Independent Variables, Informed Consent
8 Oct 2015
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Scientific observation: a method of testing a hypothesis by unobtrusively watching and recording participants" behavior in a systematic and objective manner in a natural setting, in a laboratory, or in searches of archival data. Experiment: a research method in which the researcher tries to determine the cause-and-effect relationship between two variables by manipulating one and then observing and recording the ensuing changes in the other. Independent variable: the variable that is introduced to see what effect it has on the dependent variable. Dependent variable: the variable that may change as a result of whatever new condition or situation the experimenter adds. In other words, the dependent variable depends on the independent variable. Experimental group the group that gets a particular treatment. Control group no particular treatment given. Survey: research method in which information is collected from a large number of people by interviews, written questionnaires, or some other means.
