variables

Question 1

independent variable

Answer 1

the one the experimenter manipulates (the thing that changes between the conditions the participants are placed into). It is assumed to have a direct effect on the dependent variable.

Question 2

dependent variable

Answer 2

is the thing being measured, or the results of the experiment.

Question 3

operationalization of variables

Answer 3

making them measurable/quantifiable. We must use operationalization to ensure that variables are in a form that can be easily tested.

Question 4

extraneous variables

Answer 4

all variables which are not independent variable but could affect the results of the experiment.

Question 5

demand characteristics

Answer 5

type of extraneous variable that occurs if the participants work out the aims of the research study, they may begin to behave in a certain way.

Question 6

confounding variables

Answer 6

extraneous variable that are not controlled