Research variables — definition?
Elements manipulated or measured in a study.
Research variables — definition?
Factors manipulated or measured in studies.
Research design types — role?
Determine how variables are studied to establish causality or relationships.
Research design types — role?
Outline how studies are planned and conducted.
Independent Variable — role?
Manipulated to observe effects on DV.
Dependent Variable — property?
Measured outcome affected by IV.
Confounding Variable — impact?
Threatens validity if uncontrolled.
Operationalisation — purpose?
Defines variables for measurement.
Control Variable — purpose?
Keeps extraneous factors constant.
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