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GCSE Psychology · key term
A variable other than the independent variable that could affect the dependent variable.
Used by AQA and OCR
Paper 1
Revise: Types of VariableAn extraneous variable is any variable other than the IV that could affect the DV. In the recall experiment, room temperature, time of day and participants’ mood could all influence performance.
For an extraneous variable, explain how it could affect the DV and suggest a relevant way to control it.
When explaining a control, name the extraneous variable, describe exactly how it would be controlled and explain how this makes the results easier to interpret.
When explaining a control, name the extraneous variable, describe how it is controlled and explain how this makes the comparison fairer.
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A factor other than the independent variable that could affect the dependent variable.
A variable other than the independent variable that could influence the dependent variable.
