AQA Psych Scientific processes

What is the primary purpose of an experiment?

• To change a variable and measure another to see if there is a change.

• To observe natural phenomena without interference.

• To create new variables for study.

• To eliminate all variables in a study.

What must be ideally controlled in an experiment?

• All other variables.

• Only the independent variable.

• Only the dependent variable.

• No variables need to be controlled.

What can be attributed to the change in the second variable if other variables are controlled?

• The change in the first variable.

• Random chance.

• External factors.

• Measurement errors.

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

• A variable that is affected by other variables

• A variable that depends on the dependent variable

• A variable that is not affected by any other variables

• A variable that is controlled by the experimenter

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

• A variable that is not affected by any other variables

• A variable that depends on the independent variable

• A variable that is controlled by the experimenter

• A variable that changes the independent variable

What are control variables in an experiment?

• Variables that are changed by the experimenter

• Variables that are kept the same

• Variables that depend on the independent variable

• Variables that affect the dependent variable

Psychology is considered a _______ because it relies on the empirical method to determine objective facts.

• art

• humanity

• literature

• science

• philosophy

What method does psychology rely on to determine objective facts?

• Theoretical method

• Empirical method

• Philosophical method

• Intuitive method

What does the aim of an experiment state?

• The materials needed for the experiment

• The procedure of the experiment

• What the experiment will investigate

• The conclusion of the experiment

Which of the following is an example of an experiment aim?

• To list the steps of the experiment

• To investigate the relationship between eating gummy bears and 100m sprint performance

• To describe the results of the experiment

• To summarize the findings of the experiment