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Variables psychology

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  • Q1
    In psychological research, what is a variable?
    A factor or condition that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment
    A research method used to gather information
    A conclusion drawn from data analysis
    A fixed constant that does not vary
    30s
  • Q2
    What type of variable is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment?
    Independent variable
    Dependent variable
    Control variable
    Extraneous variable
    30s
  • Q3
    Which variable is measured in an experiment to assess the effect of the independent variable?
    Control variable
    Dependent variable
    Independent variable
    Confounding variable
    30s
  • Q4
    What does a control variable refer to in an experiment?
    A variable that is measured for effects
    A variable that is manipulated by the researcher
    A variable that is not used in the experiment
    A variable that is kept constant to prevent it from affecting the outcome
    30s
  • Q5
    Which type of variable can introduce external influences that may affect the dependent variable's outcome?
    Dependent variable
    Extraneous variable
    Control variable
    Independent variable
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the primary purpose of random assignment in psychological experiments?
    To increase sample size
    To manipulate the independent variable
    To eliminate selection bias and ensure groups are comparable
    To decrease the number of variables involved
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a confounding variable in psychological research?
    A variable controlled by the researcher
    A variable that has no effect on the study
    A variable that influences both the independent and dependent variables, leading to potential erroneous conclusions
    A variable that is the main focus of the research
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the term 'operational definition' refer to in psychology?
    A clear and precise definition of how a variable will be measured or manipulated in a study
    A statistical method for analyzing data
    The summary of the study's results
    A theoretical explanation for research findings
    30s
  • Q9
    In a correlational study, what does a negative correlation indicate?
    As one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease
    Both variables increase together
    Both variables decrease together
    There is no relationship between the two variables
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following best describes an independent variable in an experimental study?
    The variable that is measured to see the effect
    The variable that remains constant throughout the study
    The variable that is not influenced by any other factors
    The variable that the researcher changes to observe its effects
    30s

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