Co-variables
What Co-variables means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Co-variables
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Two variables measured in correlational research to identify a relationship between them without manipulating them.
The two variables measured in a correlation, which are investigated to see if they change together.
Topics that use Co-variables
- Designing psychological research (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Alternative hypothesis
- Counterbalancing
- Covert observation
- Dependent variable
- Dependent variable (DV)
- Ecological validity
- Extraneous variables
- Independent measures
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