Control Of Variables 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyResearch methods and techniquesASAQA Created by: JemmaVenessCreated on: 17-05-16 13:02 What are confounding variables? A variable under study which is not the IV, but varies systematically with the IV. To confound, is to cause confusion 1 of 6 What are extraneous variables? They are a nuisance variable that are difficult to control 2 of 6 What is mundane realism? Refers to how a study mirrors the real world. 3 of 6 What is validity? Refers to whether an observed effect is a genuine one 4 of 6 What is internal validity? The degree to which an observed effect was due to the experimental manipulation rather than other factors 5 of 6 What is external validity? The degree to whichbresearch can be generalised to other settings (ecological validity), people (populations validity) over time (historical validity) 6 of 6
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