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Operationalisation involves defining a variable so that it can be accurately measured or observed, whether it is manipulated (IV) or measured (DV).

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Operationalisation involves defining a variable so that it can be accurately measured or observed, whether it is manipulated (IV) or measured (DV)

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Operationalisation in Research

The researchers defined 'sleep' as the total hours of sleep participants had before the test, allowing for accurate measurement of its impact on memory retention.

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An experiment is a method used to study how one variable affects another under controlled conditions. Knowledge of different experiment types, such as laboratory and field experiments, is not required.
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Apply your understanding of experiments to new situations.
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The independent variable is the one that is manipulated in an experiment and can have multiple conditions or levels.
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The dependent variable is the one that is measured in an experiment, which can be assessed through various methods such as tests, observations, questionnaires, and interviews.
T he features of an experiment. outcomes
Apply your understanding of independent and dependent variables to new situations.
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