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LP 3: Introducing experiments

The goal of this lesson is to lay the foundations of the experimental method and begin to identify some key vocabulary. It is based on the chapter Quantitative research methods. This vocabulary includes the concepts of independent, dependent, and control variables. In addition, the two types of hypotheses - null and research hypotheses. Finally, students will be introduced to the concepts of a lab vs field experiment...


Tags: Research methods, lesson plan, experiments, hypotheses

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