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This study is in the form of an experiment so that the independent variable can be manipulated and cause and effect can be tested. The hypothesis developed is 1-tailed because previous research suggests a direction to the results.
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Psychology Practical Experiment Abstract This study is in the form of an experiment so that the independent variable can be manipulated and cause and effect can be tested. The hypothesis developed is 1-tailed because previous research suggests a direction to the results. Hypothesis Participants who are taking part in a timed computer task in front of an audience will complete the task faster than participants without an audience Null Hypothesis Participants who are taking part in a timed computer task in front of an audience will not complete the task faster than participants without an audience Method Design An experiment is an investigation where the independent variable is manipulated. The dependant variable in my experiment is the time in which the task is completed in. The independent variable is if an audience is present or not. This experiment is an independent measures design where there are different people in different conditions. Participants The population will be taken from the sixth form...
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