Variables Flashcards
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Independent Variable (IV)
A
Something that the experimenter manipulates or changes and is assumed to have an effect on the DV
2
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Dependent Variable (DV)
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A variable that is affected by the changes in the IV
3
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Extraneous Variables (EV)
A
Any variable other than the independent variable that could have an effect on the DV and therefore influence the results - extra to the research
4
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Confounding Variables
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A variable that varies systematically with the IV
5
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Participants Variables
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A form of extraneous variable
6
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Situational Variables
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A form of extraneous variable
7
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Experimenter Variables
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A form of extraneous variable
