Variables

Question 1

what is a variable

Answer 1

an element, feature or factor that is liable to vary or change

Question 2

what is an independent variable

Answer 2

the variable that is altered to see it’s effect on the outcome (manipulated)

Question 3

what is a dependent variable

Answer 3

the measured result of the experiment (measured)

Question 4

what are experimental conditions

Answer 4

the methods put in place to control the IV

Question 5

what is operationalisation

Answer 5

• controlling the IV through experimental conditions

- making DV measurable

Question 6

what makes the hypothesis clear and testable

Answer 6

operationalised