Variables and Extraneous Variables

Question 1

Define a variable

Answer 1

Things that can be changed or altered, such as a characteristic or value

Question 2

Describe operationalisation

Answer 2

When a variable is defined by the researcher and a way of measuring that variable is developed for research

Question 3

Define a confounding variable

Answer 3

Influences that interfere with an accurate measurement between the IV and DV

Question 4

Define a situational variable

Answer 4

Factors in the environment can impact an individuals level of obedience

Question 5

What are individual differences?

Answer 5

The more/less enduring psychological characteristics that distinguish one person from another

Question 6

Define an extraneous variable

Answer 6

Any variable that you’re not investigating that can potentially affect the IV or DV that needs to be controlled for

Question 7

Describe what demand characteristics are

Answer 7

Occur when participants try to make sense of the research and act accordingly to support the aim of the research

Question 8

What are order (practise) effects?

Answer 8

Any change that results merely from the repetition of a task