Nature of Research Variable Flashcards

1
Q
  • a characteristics that can be measure and assumed in experimental studies
  • used reserachers and statistics to describe and measure the items
A

variable

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2
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variable are divided into two types; what are these?

A

categorical and numerical

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3
Q

2 types of variable

A

dependent and independent

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4
Q

dependent

A
  • if it changes
  • effect
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5
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independent

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  • stand alone
  • cause
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6
Q

a theoretical variable that is utilized to explain

A

intervening variable

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7
Q

intervening is also known as?

A

linked or connection

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8
Q

enhancing or diminishing

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moderating variable (intervening variable)

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9
Q
  • influence the independent variable
  • not initial
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extraneous variable

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10
Q

disguise

A

confounding variable

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11
Q

maintain or change

A

control variable

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12
Q

combination of 2 or more variable

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composite variable

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13
Q

what are the 6 other types of variable?

I M E C C C

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  • intervening variable
  • moderating variable
  • extraneous variable
  • confounding variable
  • control variable
  • composite variable
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