Experiments And Experimental Control Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by a ‘confounding variable’?
A
A variable other than the IV that has had an effect on the DV
2
Q
What are order effects?
A
When you get better/ worse in condition 2 as you’ve already completed condition 1
3
Q
What is meant by practice/ boredom effects?
A
Practice- you get better results as ppts gain practice
Boredom- get worse results as ppts get fatigued
4
Q
What is meant by investigator effects?
A
Characteristics or behaviour of those conducting the research that affects the IV
5
Q
What is meant by ‘extraneous variable’?
A
A variable other than the IV that could affect the DV
