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Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Social Psychology (10th Edition)
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Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
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1. 1. A researcher proposes that there is a relationship between the use of social media and GPA. S/he hypothesizes that as the number of hours on social media increases, one's chances of getting a higher GPA decrease. a. What is the independent variable (IV) in this example? The independent variable is social media use. The researcher is manipulating the hours spent on social media. b. What is the dependent variable (DV) in this example? The dependent variable is GPA. The researcher is measuring one's GPA score. c. Is the direction of association positive or negative? Explain. The direction of association is negative. As the IV increases, the DV value decreases. d. In social science research, it is often difficult to establish causation. We often say two variables are correlated because we cannot rule out all other explanations that may be affecting the relationship between the two variables or even individually affecting the variables. Provide at least 4 more variables that may be affecting the IV, the DV, or the relationship between IV and DV. (Hint: for example, internet access may affect one's use of social media).
Transcribed Image Text:1. 1. A researcher proposes that there is a relationship between the use of social media and GPA. S/he hypothesizes that as the number of hours on social media increases, one's chances of getting a higher GPA decrease. a. What is the independent variable (IV) in this example? The independent variable is social media use. The researcher is manipulating the hours spent on social media. b. What is the dependent variable (DV) in this example? The dependent variable is GPA. The researcher is measuring one's GPA score. c. Is the direction of association positive or negative? Explain. The direction of association is negative. As the IV increases, the DV value decreases. d. In social science research, it is often difficult to establish causation. We often say two variables are correlated because we cannot rule out all other explanations that may be affecting the relationship between the two variables or even individually affecting the variables. Provide at least 4 more variables that may be affecting the IV, the DV, or the relationship between IV and DV. (Hint: for example, internet access may affect one's use of social media).
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