Research Methods

to clearly state and specify how to measure variables

any varibale (other than IV that may effect the DV if it isnt controlled and dont vary systematically with IV

kind of IV varies systematically = cant tell if it effects dv

Cue from the reseacher/ research situationn that may be interpreted by partticipents as revealing the aim so they alter thier behaiviour

any effect of the investigators behaviour (consious/ unconsiouse) on the outcome

Using the same formalised procedures

refers to the way in which participents can be organisied in relation to the experrimental conditionns

participents are allocated to different groups. each group = do one experamental condition

Pro= no order effects and lower DC