Types of variables Flashcards

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What are extraneous variables (EVs)?

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These are variables that might affect the dependent variable if not controlled for

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What are confounding variables (CVs)?

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These are variable that might affect your dependent variable, they vary systematically with the independent variable, so they may not affcet all the P’s equally

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