Questions and Answers
Which variable is manipulated by the researcher to check its effect on the dependent variable?
Independent Variable (IV)
What is the variable being measured by the researcher?
Dependent Variable (DV)
Which type of experiment looks for a causal relationship by manipulating an independent variable to cause a change in the dependent variable?
Laboratory Experiments
Which type of experiment is conducted in a natural setting, outside of a laboratory?
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What is the term used to describe how participants are allocated to the conditions of a study?
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Which type of experiment looks for a causal relationship by manipulating an independent variable to cause a change in the dependent variable?
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What is the term used to describe how participants are allocated to the conditions of a study?
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Which type of experiment is conducted in a natural setting, outside of a laboratory?
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What is the term used to describe the variable being measured by the researcher?
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How can order effects be minimized in a study with multiple conditions?
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Study Notes
Research Variables
- The independent variable is manipulated by the researcher to check its effect on the dependent variable.
- The dependent variable is the variable being measured by the researcher.
Experiment Types
- A causal experiment looks for a causal relationship by manipulating an independent variable to cause a change in the dependent variable.
- A field experiment is conducted in a natural setting, outside of a laboratory.
Participant Allocation
- Randomization is the term used to describe how participants are allocated to the conditions of a study.
Minimizing Order Effects
- Order effects can be minimized in a study with multiple conditions by counterbalancing or randomizing the order of the conditions.
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