research issues

Question 1

what is an extraneous variable

Answer 1

any variable other than the IV that may affect the DV id it is not controlled
- do not vary systematically with the IV

Question 2

what are demand characteristic

Answer 2

• any cues from the researcher that may be interpreted by the participants as revealing the purpose of the investigation
• leads to a participants changing their behaviour within the research situation

Question 3

what is investigator effects

Answer 3

• any effects of the investigator behaviour on the research outcomes

Question 4

what is standardisation

Answer 4

using the same formalised procedure and instructions for all participant in research study