Variables

Question 1

What is an independent variable?

Answer 1

The variable which you alter

Question 2

What is a dependent variable?

Answer 2

The variable which you measure

Question 3

What is a control condition?

Answer 3

The condition in an experiment that provides a baseline measure (allows us to compare) of behaviour without the manipulation of the DV

Question 4

What is an extraneous variable?

Answer 4

Any other variable other than the IV that may have an impact on the DV if not controlled

Question 5

What is a confounding variable?

Answer 5

Any extraneous variables that follow a pattern with the IV so that the true source of change to the DV is not known