Research Issues

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  • What is an extraneous variable?

    Any variable, other than the IV that may affect the DV if it is not controlled
  • What is a confounding variable?

    A kind of extraneous variable but the key feature is that a confounding variable varies systematically with the IV.
  • What are demand characteristics?

    Demand characteristics refer to cues or clues in a research setting that may influence participants to respond in a certain way, potentially biasing the results of the study.
  • What are investigator effects?

    Biases or influences that investigators may have on the research process or outcomes.
  • What is randomisation?

    The use of chance method to control for the effects of bias when designing materials and deciding the order of experimental conditions.
  • What is standardisation?

    Standardisation is the process of establishing and implementing uniform guidelines, specifications, or protocols for a particular industry or product.