Research methods - variables Flashcards
1
Q
What is an independent variable?
A
The variable being manipulated or compared.
2
Q
What is a dependent variable?
A
The variable being measured and the variable that the IV could affect.
3
Q
What is an extraneous variable?
A
Any variable other than the IV that might affect the results.
4
Q
What is a confounding variable?
A
Any variable other than the IV that will affect the results; varies with the IV.
5
Q
What are participant variables?
A
Anything that may vary between participants which may affect the DV.
6
Q
What are situational variables?
A
Anything in the research situation that may affect the DV.
