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Glossary Flashcards

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Extraneous variable

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A variable in a study that you haven’t planned for, which could impact results

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Social desirability

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Answering or behaving in a way which you think makes you look better

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Demand characteristics

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Responding/ behaving in a way you think the researcher wants you to

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Ecological validity

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If a study reflects what they would do in everyday life

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