Exp Design And Stats Flashcards
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Measuring stree
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Biologically Heart rate hormones Physiologically Muscle tension sweat palms Biological brainscan etc Psychologically Eg survey questionnaire Behavioural measures Eg pulling hair Environmental factors Eg hard exam time constraints
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Variables
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“If it cannot be measure it doesn’t exist “eysnik
Definition
Any characteristic or factor that can vary
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Measuring variables
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Self report
.. People may not be truthful though due to embarrassment or social pressures eg smoking drinking.. Important to keep confidential