Variables

Question 1

Independent variable

Answer 1

the variable that is manipulated and is assumed to have a direct effect on the dependent variable

Question 2

Dependent variable

Answer 2

variable being tested and measured

Question 3

Operationalising variables

Answer 3

how you will define and measure a specific variable as it is used in your study and enables other to replicate your research and therefore is reliable

Question 4

Extraneous variables

Answer 4

all variables which aren’t the independent variable and could affect the result of the experiment

Question 5

Confounding variables

Answer 5

a type of extraneous variable that not only affects the dependent variable but also the independent variable