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Paper 3 - Psychology > Variables and control > Flashcards

Variables and control Flashcards

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Extraneous variables

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Unwanted variable than adds error to the experiment

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Standardization

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Ensures that all ppts in an investigation have exactly the same experience

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Random error

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Something that cannot be predicted = EV

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How to deal with random error?

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Randomly allocating ppts to experimental and control conditions

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