Variables Flashcards

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Dependent variable

A

Measure that produces quantitative date.

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Independent variable

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Variable that is manipulated that usually consists of 2 or more conditions.

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3
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Extraneous variable

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Variable that isn’t the IV but that can affect the DV.

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4
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Types of extraneous variables

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-Independent differences eg. age, gender, culture

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5
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Confounding variable

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If the variable did occur.
Extraneous variable-no control-confounding variable.

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