Extraneous variables Flashcards

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What is it?

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It is a variable that isn’t the IV but has an effect on the DV reducing the internal validity.

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What are 3 types of extraneous variables?

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Situational factors
ppt factors
Experimenter factors

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What is a confounding variable?

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A extraneous variable that can’t be controlled and does effect the DV.

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