Research Methods

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A factor that can change or vary
Variable
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A factor manipulated or changed by the experimenter
Independent variable
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A factor that changes as a result of manipulating the independent variable
Dependent variable
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Clearly describing variables in terms of how they will be measured
Operationalisation
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A factor other than the independent variable that may have an effect on the dependent variable if it isn’t controlled
Extraneous variable
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Age, personality, intelligence etc
Participant variable
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The experimental setting and surrounding environment
Situational variable
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The personality, appearance and conduct of the experimenter
Experimenter variable
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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
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Any clue that a participant may interpret as revealing the purpose of the experiment
Demand characteristics
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The effect of the investigator’s behaviour on the dependent variable
Investigator effects
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The use of chance to reduce bias
Randomisation
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Using the same formalised procedures and instructions for all participants in the study
Standardisation
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A factor manipulated or changed by the experimenter

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Independent variable

Card 3

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A factor that changes as a result of manipulating the independent variable

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Card 4

Front

Clearly describing variables in terms of how they will be measured

Back

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Card 5

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A factor other than the independent variable that may have an effect on the dependent variable if it isn’t controlled

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