Variables Flashcards

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Independent Variable (IV)

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Variable that’s manipulated (controlled)

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Dependant Variable (DV)

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Variable that’s measured (what’s being affected)

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Extraneous Variables (EV)

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Anything (other than IV) that has an effect on the DV. - controlled

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Confounding Variables (CV)

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Variables that affect result (mood) - can’t be controlled

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