scientific research Flashcards
extraneous variable
uncontrolled variable
steps to find extraneous variable
identify DV
identify IV
uncontrolled factor that effects the DV
describe effect with direction
confounding variable
an extraneous variable that affects the DV such that no conclusion can be made from data
investigation methods
controlled experiment
case studies
fieldwork
literature review
correlation study
within subjects
repeated measures, a participant is in both control and experimental groups
between subjects
independent groups, participants either experiment or control group
mixed desgin
participants in either experimental or control groups (between subjects) but change is measured over time (within subjects)