Variables

Question 1

Independent variable

Answer 1

The variable directly manipulated by the researcher

Question 2

Dependent variable

Answer 2

The variable being measured in the study

Question 3

Extraneous variable

Answer 3

A variable that is not controlled which can affect the results of a study

Question 4

Confounding variable

Answer 4

An extraneous variable that affects the results of the study so that the effects if the IV is not truly being seen

Question 5

Situational variables

Answer 5

An extraneous variable present in the environment study

Question 6

Participant variables

Answer 6

Extraneous variables specific to the participants of an investigation e.g. mood ability or personality

Question 7

Operationalisation

Answer 7

Making the variables in an investigation detailed and specific

Question 8

Investigator effects

Answer 8

When a researcher unintentionally gives clues to the participants, altering their behaviour

Question 9

Order effects

Answer 9

When participants improve or worsen in the second condition because they have practised or become fatigued

Question 10

Demand characteristics

Answer 10

When a participant alters their behaviours in response to the perceived aims of the investigation