any variables other than the independent variable that may affect the dependent variable if its not controlled
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Confounding variables
any variables other than the IV that may affect the DV. so we cannot be sure if it was the participants behaviour that changed the DV
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Demand Characteristic
when participants figure out the aims of the study and change their behaviour because they either want to help the experimenter or sabotage and damage the results.
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Investigator effects
investigators behaviour that may change participants behaviour. through the interaction and design of the study may determine how participants react.
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Randomisation
the use of chance in order to control for the effects of bias when designing materials and deciding the order of conditions
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standardisation
using exactly the same formalised procedures and instructions for all participants in a research study
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
any variables other than the IV that may affect the DV. so we cannot be sure if it was the participants behaviour that changed the DV
Back
Confounding variables
Card 3
Front
when participants figure out the aims of the study and change their behaviour because they either want to help the experimenter or sabotage and damage the results.
Back
Card 4
Front
investigators behaviour that may change participants behaviour. through the interaction and design of the study may determine how participants react.
Back
Card 5
Front
the use of chance in order to control for the effects of bias when designing materials and deciding the order of conditions
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