Lesson 1 - Experimental Methods

Question 1

independent variable

Answer 1

The variable that the researcher manipulates on order to determine its effect on the dependent variable.

Question 2

What are experimental conditions

Answer 2

Divided levels of the independent variable

Question 3

Why is a control condition used?

Answer 3

To provide a standard against which experimental conditions can be compared to

Question 4

Dependent variable

Answer 4

The variable that is being measured. IV and DV need to be operationalised

Question 5

Operationalisation definition

Answer 5

Defining variables in such a way to make them measurable

Question 6

Extraneous variables

Answer 6

Variables other then IV that COULD affect the DV

Question 7

Confounding variables

Answer 7

Variables other than the IV that HAVE affected the DV