variables Flashcards
1
Q
what are participant variables
A
individual differences that may confound the DV e.g age , sex , personality
2
Q
what are situational variables
A
-Context related variables that can contaminate the DV e.g location of the experiment , demand characteristics
3
Q
How do you control extraneous variables in research
A
-Use stories to conceal the aim of the experiment to minimize demand characteristics
- Use independent measures to minimise order effect
- Counterbalancing ,
-Use of foils/distractors
