Experimental Design Diagram
Independent Variable -- (factor(s) intentionally altered): __________________________________________
How will the IV be measured? ________________________________________________________________
Levels of the IV – (each way the factors will be altered)
Control:
Condition 1
Condition 2
Number of trials
Number of trials
Number of trials
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Condition 3
Condition 4
Number of trials
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Number of trials
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Dependent Variable: ________________________________________________________________________
How will the DV be measured? ________________________________________________________________
Null Hypothesis (H0) -- If _____________________________________________________________________,
Then _____________________________________________________________________________________,
because __________________________________________________________________________________.
Alternative Hypothesis (HA) -- If ______________________________________________________________,
Then _____________________________________________________________________________________,
because __________________________________________________________________________________.
Constants:
Factors that COULD affect the outcome of your experiment, but will be kept consistent.
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What specific procedures must you follow in order to keep your experiment consistent?
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Materials:
Amt
Material
Amt
Material