Chapter 1: Caused People's Loneliness

Flashcards covering the key concepts from Chapter 1 of the lecture on the relationship between texting and loneliness.

What is the purpose of hypothesis testing in research?

To decide whether the data supports the hypothesis after describing the data with descriptive statistics.

What experimental manipulation was done in the hypothetical experiment involving first year university students?

Students were randomly assigned to either be allowed to text message with friends or have their phones taken away.

What was the independent variable in the study on loneliness?

The ability to text message with friends.

What was the mean loneliness score for students allowed to text message?

78.

What was the mean loneliness score for students not allowed to text message?

81.

What does a higher score on the loneliness questionnaire indicate?

More loneliness.

What question arises from comparing the mean scores of the two groups in the loneliness study?

Did the manipulation of texting affect the loneliness scores?