Variables Flashcards
1
Q
independent variable
A
variable that is manipulated
2
Q
dependent variable
A
variable measured after manipulating IV
3
Q
operationalised variables
A
researcher clearly explains how variables are going to be measured/manipulated
4
Q
co-variables
A
variables that are found in correlations that use at least ordinal level data
5
Q
confounding variables
A
variables that aren’t purposely measured/manipulated but affect SOME participants
6
Q
extraneous variables
A
variables that aren’t purposely measured/manipulated but affect ALL participants’ behaviour
