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Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology Coursebook was published in ______

2016

The University Printing House is located in _______

Cambridge

Cambridge University Press is part of the _______ of Cambridge.

University

The mission of Cambridge University Press is to disseminate knowledge in the pursuit of _______

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This publication is in _______

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An experiment is an investigation which is looking for a cause-and-eff ect relationship. The researcher investigates the way one variable, called the in______, is responsible for the eff ect in another, the . To test this, the researcher manipulates the in (IV) to produce two or more conditions, such as ‘high’ or ‘low’ light levels or ‘early’ and ‘late’ in the day. The eff ect of these conditions on the

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An experiment can investigate whether the light level aff ects how well we concentrate experiment: an investigation looking for a causal relationship in which an in______ is manipulated and is expected to be responsible for changes in the

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in______: the factor under investigation in an experiment which is manipulated to create two or more conditions (levels) and is expected to be responsible for changes in the

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dependent variable: the factor in an experiment

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The researcher investigates the way one variable, called the in______, is responsible for the eff ect in another, the

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Cambridge University Press

  • Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology Coursebook was published by Cambridge University Press, which is part of the University of Cambridge.
  • The mission of Cambridge University Press is to disseminate knowledge in the pursuit of education.

Publication Information

  • The University Printing House is located in Cambridge.
  • This publication is in print.

Experimental Research

Definition of an Experiment

  • An experiment is an investigation looking for a cause-and-effect relationship between variables.
  • It involves manipulating one variable (independent variable) to observe its effect on another variable (dependent variable).

Key Terms in Experimental Research

  • Independent Variable (IV): the factor under investigation in an experiment, which is manipulated to create two or more conditions (levels) and is expected to be responsible for changes in the dependent variable.
  • Dependent Variable: the factor in an experiment that is affected by the independent variable.
  • Example: an experiment can investigate whether the light level affects how well we concentrate.

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Test your knowledge of psychology with this quiz based on the Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology Coursebook. Covering topics like cognitive psychology, social psychology, and more, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the subject. Put your psychology skills to the test and see how well you fare!

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