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Research Variables

Research Variables. Research Definitions. An experiment is a process in which an investigator devises two or more different experiences (treatments) for subjects or participants. Involves a control group and one or more treatment groups. Research Variables.

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Research Variables

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  1. Research Variables

  2. Research Definitions • An experiment is a process in which an investigator devises two or more different experiences (treatments) for subjects or participants. • Involves a control group and one or more treatment groups

  3. Research Variables • Independent Variable (IV): the controlled variable in a study; hypothesized to have an effect on the dependent variable • In a true experiment, this is an experimental (manipulated) variable. • In a quasi-experiment, this is a subject variable (not subject to manipulation). Experimental Subject

  4. Research Variables • Regardless of type, there will always be two or more levels of the independent variable. • Variable: a characteristic or phenomenon that may take on different values; variables must vary! • The levels of the independent variable can be: • Independent of one another: between-subjects design • Dependent on one another: within-subjects design

  5. Research Variables • Dependent Variable (DV): an outcome of interest that is observed and measured by the researcher; hypothesized to be affected by the independent variable

  6. Defining Research Variables • Operational Definition: a definition of a variable in terms of the operations used to manipulate it or measure it • Must be precise enough that anyone reading a review of your research could replicate your experiment exactly.

  7. Problem Variables • Extraneous (Nuisance) Variables: uncontrolled variables which can affect the experimental outcome • Extraneous variables become confounding variables when their values change systematically along with the independent variable in an experiment.

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