Research methods pt1

Question 1

Extraneous variable

Answer 1

any variable other than IV that could affect the DV

Question 2

Confounding variable

Answer 2

extraneous variable that affects the DV but is related to the IV making it difficuIt to determine true effect of IV

Question 3

Operationalisation

Answer 3

define a variable by specifying a set of operations or behaviours that can be measured objectively