Lecture 6

Question 1

Define Experiment

Answer 1

a research procedure in which some factor is varied, all else is constant, and a result is measured

Question 2

Independent variable

Answer 2

directly manipulated by researcher

Question 3

Dependent variable

Answer 3

measured by researcher

Question 4

Situational variables

Answer 4

type of manipulated IV in which subjects encounter different environmental circumstances

Question 5

Task variables

Answer 5

type of manipulated IV in which subjects are given different tasks

Question 6

Instructional variables

Answer 6

Type of manipulated IV in which subjects are given different instructions about how to perform

Question 7

Subject variables

Answer 7

Type of non-manipulated IV that is an existing attribute of the individuals chosen for the study

Question 8

Extraneous variable

Answer 8

uncontrolled factor not of interest that could impact results

Question 9

Confound

Answer 9

Extraneous variable that could provide an alternate explanation for results

Question 10

Statistical conclusion validity

Answer 10

when researcher uses statistical analysis properly

Question 11

External validity

Answer 11

when a study can generalize to the real world

Question 12

Internal validity

Answer 12

when a study is free from methodological flaws, especially confounds