1
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Independent variable
A
Variable experimenter has manipulated
Thought to be the cause of some effect
2
Q
Dependent Variable
A
Effected by changes in IV
3
Q
Categorical - binary variable
A
Only 2 categories
Dead/Alive
4
Q
Categorical - Nominal variable
A
More than 2 categories
Omnivore/Vegetarian/Vegan
5
Q
Categorical - ordinal variable
A
More than 2 categories
Logical order
Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction
6
Q
Continuous - interval variable
A
Equal intervals represent equal differences in property being measured
Difference between 6-8 is equivalent to 10-12
IQ
Celsius
7
Q
Continuous - interval variable
A
Ratios of score on scale make sense
Meaningful 0
Height weight
RDS
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