Variables

Question 1

What is the independent variable?

Answer 1

The variable which we manipulate

Question 2

What is the dependent variable?

Answer 2

The variable which we measure

Question 3

What is meant by operationalisation?

Answer 3

Clearly defining the variable so that it is measurable

Question 4

What are the 4 control variables?

Answer 4

Random allocation
Counterbalancing
Randomisation
Standardisation

Question 5

What is random allocation?

Answer 5

Separating participants into groups using randomisation techniques

Question 6

What is counterbalancing?

Answer 6

Used to overcome order effects when using a repeated measures design ensuring each condition is tested first or second in equal amounts.

Question 7

What is randomisation?

Answer 7

When the materials used are random/in a random order

Question 8

What is standardisation?

Answer 8

Procedures that are the same for all participants

Question 9

What are extraneous variables?

Answer 9

Variables other than the independent variable which can affect results. If it is not controlled, it may change into a confounding variable

Question 10

What are confounding variables?

Answer 10

A variable that is not the IV. To confound means to cause confusion.