Control of variables

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extraneous variables
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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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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Confounding variables

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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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investigators behaviour that may change participants behaviour. through the interaction and design of the study may determine how participants react.

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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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