Variables Flashcards
1
Q
What is an independent variable?(IV)
A
Changed/manipulated.
2
Q
What is a dependent variable?(DV)
A
Measured
3
Q
What is an extraneous variable?
A
Affects all ppts e.g noise,temperature.
4
Q
What is a confounding variable?
A
Only affects some ppts e.g memory,personality.
5
Q
What is a co-variable?
A
Measured in correlation.
6
Q
What is operationalisation of variables?
A
Making variables measurable
Clear about what we are studying and measuring to communicate to others.
7
Q
What is a pilot study?
A
A small-scale study conducted before the main research.
8
Q
What is a confederate?
A
Trick real ppts into thinking they are fellow ppts.
