Assignment: Identifying Variables
- Due Apr 12, 2021 by 11:59pm
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Psy 201 Identifying Variables Worksheet
Instructions: For each research description below, identify the independent variable and the dependent variable in the hypothesis.
- A researcher hypothesizes that blondes really do have more fun than brunettes.
Independent variable: _________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
- A developmental psychologist is testing the hypothesis that children in first grade know more words in the English language than children in kindergarten.
Independent variable: _________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
- A health psychologist hypothesizes that people who have stressful experiences are more likely to have headaches.
Independent variable: _________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
- A pharmacologist is testing whether a new anti-anxiety medication, Moodcor, will cause people to gain weight.
Independent variable: _________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
- A cognitive psychologist believes that people learn more when they study in a quiet vs. a noisy place.
Independent variable: _________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
- A researcher believes that time of day has a significant effect on alertness.
Independent variable: _________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
- A clinical psychologist hypothesizes that listening to an inspirational tape will lead one to be in a better mood.
Independent variable: _________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
- An industrial-organizational psychologist believes that cooler room temperature will increase the productivity of workers.
Independent variable: _________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________