Control Of Variables Flashcards
1
Q
What is an extraneous variable?
A
Anything other than IV that could have an effect on the DV
2
Q
Give examples of extraneous variables
A
Time of day, familiarity of location,amount of sleep,noice level
3
Q
What is a confounding variable?
A
Variable that not able to be controlled which affect the DV
4
Q
What is an example of an confounding variable
A
Social desirability bias
