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Textbook Definition: Variable controlled and manipulated by an experimenter.
The Independent Variable is the potential cause of the effect in an experiment.
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Yoga is the independent variable in a experiment studying the effects of yoga on stress levels.
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Textbook Definition- Observed result of the manipulation of the independent variable.
The Dependent Variable is the effect in an experiment.
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Stress is the dependent variable in an experiment studying the effects of yoga on stress levels.
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Textbook Definition- Variables that are irrelevant to the hypothesis being tested that can alter our conclusions.
Created Definition- Variables that can create inconsistency in an experiment of " Cause & Effect."
Example
In an experiement studying the effects of yoga on stress levels, individuals with a consistent yoga practice would act as a confounding variable.
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Textbook Definition- A group in a experiment that directly experience the independent variable.
Having an Experimental Group in an experiment allows researches to conclude that the independent variable is directly correlated to the dependent variable.
Example
In an experiment studying the effects on levels of anxiety caused by watching exhilarating films, an experimental group would be exposed to action/ thrilling type movies.
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Textbook Definition- A group that experiences all experimental procedures with the exception of the independent variable.
A control group is important in an experiment because it helps eliminate confounding variables when attempting to find a conclusion to your hypothesis.
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In an experiment studying the effects of exhilarating films on anxiety, the control group will be exposed to more calming stimulation.
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