all variables Flashcards
1
Q
What are extraneous variables?
A
Variables that might affect the results but are not the independent variable (IV).
2
Q
What are confounding variables?
A
Variables that affect the dependent variable (DV), making it hard to tell if the IV caused the result.
3
Q
Give an example of a confounding variable.
A
Age differences in participants during a memory test.
4
Q
What is an independent variable (IV)?
A
The variable the researcher changes to test its effect.
5
Q
What is a dependent variable (DV)?
A
The variable that is measured.
6
Q
What are control variables?
A
Variables kept constant to ensure a fair test.
7
Q
What is an operationalized variable?
A
A variable defined clearly so it can be measured.
