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Variables Flashcards

1
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Independent variable

A

Variable experimenter has manipulated

Thought to be the cause of some effect

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Dependent Variable

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Effected by changes in IV

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3
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Categorical - binary variable

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Only 2 categories

Dead/Alive

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4
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Categorical - Nominal variable

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More than 2 categories

Omnivore/Vegetarian/Vegan

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Categorical - ordinal variable

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More than 2 categories

Logical order

Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction

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6
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Continuous - interval variable

A

Equal intervals represent equal differences in property being measured

Difference between 6-8 is equivalent to 10-12

IQ

Celsius

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7
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Continuous - interval variable

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Ratios of score on scale make sense

Meaningful 0

Height weight

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