Variables Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Independent Variable (IV)?
A
A variable that is manipulated by the researcher.
2
Q
What is the Dependent Variable (DV)?
A
The variable which the researcher measures.
3
Q
What is an extraneous variable?
A
A variable which may affect the dependent variable, other than the IV.
4
Q
How does a confounding variable differ from the extraneous variable?
A
The confounding variable affects the dependent variable and it also varies with the independent variable systematically.
5
Q
What does “operationalizing a variable” mean?
A
Making the variable clear and ready to use.
