IELTS Simulation Listening test 3

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

● Use scientific method based on empirical evidence (= ___

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● Find a research problem or question
- a commonly held belief eg lack of sleep has negative impact on
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- review the literature
- an everyday problem: eg research different memorisation
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● Define your variables
● Develop a hypothesis
● Conduct ___

___ research
- books; journals; online databases & websites
- make notes and create ___

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● Select an experimental design
- pre-experimental = experimental group only
- quasi-experimental = include control group but not random
- true experimental = both kinds of groups + random
● Standardise your ___

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- compare like with like
● Choose your participants
● Use different ___

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- random sample = select from same group
- stratified random sample = select from subsets with different
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● Conduct tests and collect data
● Analyse the results
- use ___

___ methods (to be covered next week)
● Write up and communicate results
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___ and of paper is important; tips for writing (to be covered next two weeks)