Independent variable (IV)
What Independent variable (IV) means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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The variable whose specific conditions are identified and manipulated in the study.
The factor manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect.
Topics that use Independent variable (IV)
- Designing psychological research (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Alternative hypothesis
- Co-variables
- Counterbalancing
- Covert observation
- Dependent variable
- Dependent variable (DV)
- Ecological validity
- Extraneous variables
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