Research Methods 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyVariables and ControlsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: kiko200115Created on: 29-09-17 09:40 A factor that can change or vary Variable 1 of 13 A factor manipulated or changed by the experimenter Independent variable 2 of 13 A factor that changes as a result of manipulating the independent variable Dependent variable 3 of 13 Clearly describing variables in terms of how they will be measured Operationalisation 4 of 13 A factor other than the independent variable that may have an effect on the dependent variable if it isn’t controlled Extraneous variable 5 of 13 Age, personality, intelligence etc Participant variable 6 of 13 The experimental setting and surrounding environment Situational variable 7 of 13 The personality, appearance and conduct of the experimenter Experimenter variable 8 of 13 A factor that has already had an effect on the dependent variable as it was not recognised as a extraneous variable at the beginning of the experiment Confounding variable 9 of 13 Any clue that a participant may interpret as revealing the purpose of the experiment Demand characteristics 10 of 13 The effect of the investigator’s behaviour on the dependent variable Investigator effects 11 of 13 The use of chance to reduce bias Randomisation 12 of 13 Using the same formalised procedures and instructions for all participants in the study Standardisation 13 of 13
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