Research Methods Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• independent : the variable that you change
• dependent : the variable that you measure
• extraneous : other variables that may affect the outcome of the study
• demand characteristics : people may change their behavior and act differently
• lab : the type of experiment in controlled conditions
• field : an iv is still manipulated, but in a natural setting
• natural : a type of experiment where there is no iv manipulated
• random : a sampling technique where everyone has an equal chance of selection
• opportunity : a sample using whoever is available at the time
• volunteer : aka a self selecting sample
• repeated measures : where all participants do all conditions in the experiment
• open : a type of question where people can answer how they want
• closed : a type of question that produces fixed answers
• structured : an interview type where there is a set of predetermined questions
• unstructured : an interview type where the conversation flows naturally