Variables - Paper 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Independent Variable
A
Thing you change.
2
Q
Dependent Variable
A
Thing you measure.
3
Q
Extraneous Variable
A
Other variables that impact the IV that aren’t accounted for in the DV.
4
Q
Operationalisation
A
Clearly defining variables in terms of how they can be measured.
5
Q
Condition
A
Two or more groups to compare based on the IV.
6
Q
Confounding Variable
A
A factor that impacts both the IV and the DV, therefore impacting the overall results.
7
Q
Order Effects
A
When people become bored or tired in an experiment.
