Variables Flashcards
1
Q
What is a variable?
A
It means that it can change. In experiments a psychologist will purposely change one variable and measure how another variable changes as a result.
2
Q
What are the IV and the DV?
A
The independent variable and the dependent variable.
3
Q
What is the Extraneous variables?
A
Are variable other than the IV and which may have an effect on the DV if not controlled for.
4
Q
What is confounding Variable?
A
-Confounding variable are variables other than the IV that do have an effect on the DV. We know they have had an effect because they vary systematically with the IV.
