Investigations/methodology general Flashcards
1
Q
Define independent variable.
A
Causes a change to another variable
2
Q
Who manipulates the IV?
A
The researchers
3
Q
Define dependent variable.
A
Variables affected by IV
4
Q
What does operationalizing the IV mean?
A
Making it specifically measurable
5
Q
What are confounding variables?
A
Variables which cause an unwanted change to the DV, also referred to as an extraneous variable
6
Q
What is the experimental group?
A
Exposed to IV
7
Q
What is the control group?
A
Not exposed to the IV
