Psychology GCSE
Control of variables
What Control of variables means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Control of variables
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Researchers control extraneous variables through standardised procedures, random allocation or counterbalancing so that any difference in the dependent variable can be attributed to the independent variable.
Topics that use Control of variables
- Research methods (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Allocation of participants to conditions
- Alternative hypothesis
- Bias
- Bias in participant selection
- BPS ethical guidelines for research
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Control of participant variables
- Counterbalancing
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