Variables Flashcards
what is the independent variable?
the variable that is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment
what is the dependent variable?
the variable that is measured in an experiment
what is a variable?
a condition in an experiment
what is a confounding variable?
type of extraneous variable that not only affects the dependent variable, but is also related to the independent variable
what is an experimental condition?
consists of participants who receive particular treatment that the researcher intends to study
what is a control condition?
participants who are put into the control condition do not receive the particular treatment that the researcher wants to investigate
what is an extraneous variable?
any variable that you’re not investigating that can potentially affect the dependent variable of your research study
What is an operationalised variable?
When we clearly define what we will take as a measurement of the conceptual variable (can be measured more concretely)
What is a conceptual variable?
Theoretical concept/construct g-anxiety, rappinessete