AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The factor the researcher manipulates in a controlled experiment
A
dependent variable
B
independent variable
C
confounding variable
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The independent variable, also known as the manipulated variable, is the factor manipulated by the researcher, and it produces one or more results, known as dependent variables.

Detailed explanation-2: -Again, to manipulate an independent variable means to change its level systematically so that different groups of participants are exposed to different levels of that variable, or the same group of participants is exposed to different levels at different times.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The factor in an experiment that researchers manipulate so they can determine the effect is called the independent variable.

Detailed explanation-4: -An experiment is a type of empirical study that features the manipulation of an independent variable, the measurement of a dependent variable, and control of extraneous variables.

Detailed explanation-5: -* Dependent Variable-responding variable, is the factor that may change as a result of changes made in the independent variable. It is the variable being measured.

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