What we have learnt 1 - 6. Independent Variable dependent Variable Extraneous Variables Laboratory Experiments Natural Experiment (Field)

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What we have learnt 1 - 6

Independent Variable dependent Variable Extraneous Variables Laboratory Experiments Natural Experiment (Field)

Correlational Analysis ? Curvilinear

Observational Techniques Non-Participant Observation Participant Observation Overt Observation Covert Observation Naturalistic Observation Controlled Observation

Case Studies ?

Aims and Hypotheses Aims Hypotheses Experimental Hypothesis Null Hypothesis Non-Directional Hypothesis Directional Hypothesis Pilot Studies