Variables

Question 1

Simple Variables- (IV’s, DV’S, EV’s, and CV’s)

Answer 1

IV- You control (Two conditions)
DV- You measure
EV- Variables that you cannot control that MAY affect results
CV- Variables that DID affect results

Question 2

Situational Variables

Answer 2

Order Effects- Repeating the same task can become boring or tiring.
Demand Characteristics- Participants act the way they believe they should for the study.
Researcher Bias- Small cues given by the researcher that affect performance in the study

Question 3

Participant Variables

Answer 3

Age, Gender, Personality, Religion, Upbringing, Ethnicity, IQ, mood, background

Question 4

Environmental Variables

Answer 4

Temperature, Noise, Clean, Dirty, Prestigious