Research Methods

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What does IV stand for?
Independent Variable - the aspect of an experiment that is systematically manipulated.
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What is the DV?
Dependent Variable - Measures the effect of the IV.
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What are Extraneous Variables?
All other variables that may have an effect on the DV, they should be eliminated where possible, or controlled within certain limits.
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What is a confounding variable?
An uncontrolled extraneous variable that exerts a systematic effect on a DV.
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What types of experiment can be carried out?
Laboratory
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Dependent Variable - Measures the effect of the IV.

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