Lecture 4_ research methods

Question 1

What are the 2 types of variables?

Answer 1

Independent variables (effect of what)
Dependent variables (effect on what)

Question 2

Independent variables?

Answer 2

Variables you manipulate, Factors that cause the effect and manipulates. Those variables in whose effects the researcher is interested and (e.g., mood, task given)

Question 3

Dependent variables?

Answer 3

Variable you measure and record

Response variables, those factors you measure (e.g., attitudes, intentions, responses)