Variables

_____________ ____________ are variables that can potentially distort the relationship between the IV and the DV.

• Target population

• Confounding variables

• Matching variables

• Target variables

What is a "Third Variable Problem" also known as a "Confounding Variable" in research studies?

• A variable that is influenced by both independent and dependent variables.

• B variable that influences the outcome of the study but is not the primary variable of interest.

• C variable that is only dependent on the outcome of the study.

• D variable that has no impact on the study but is included for completeness.

In social studies research, what is a 'dependent variable'?

• A variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on another variable

• A variable that remains constant throughout the study

• A variable that is measured to see the effect of the independent variable

• A variable that is not related to the study

Which of the following best describes an 'independent variable' in social studies?

• A variable that is influenced by the dependent variable

• A variable that is manipulated to observe its effect

• A variable that is kept constant

• A variable that is irrelevant to the study

What is the role of a 'control variable' in social studies research?

• To be the main focus of the study

• To be manipulated to see its effect

• To remain constant to prevent its influence on the outcome

• To be ignored during the study

In a social study, what is meant by 'extraneous variables'?

• Variables that are the main focus of the study

• Variables that are not of interest but may affect the outcome

• Variables that are deliberately manipulated

• Variables that are always constant

What is a 'moderating variable' in social studies?

• A variable that changes the strength or direction of the relationship between independent and dependent variables

• A variable that is the main focus of the study

• A variable that is kept constant

• A variable that is irrelevant to the study

How does a 'mediating variable' function in social studies research?

• It acts as an intermediary that explains the relationship between independent and dependent variables

• It is the main variable of interest

• It is a variable that is kept constant

• It is a variable that is manipulated

What is the significance of 'confounding variables' in social studies research?

• They are the main variables of interest

• They can distort the perceived relationship between independent and dependent variables

• They are variables that are kept constant

• They are variables that are irrelevant to the study

Which of the following is an example of a 'latent variable' in social studies?

• A variable that is directly observed and measured

• A variable that is not directly observed but inferred from other variables

• A variable that is irrelevant to the study

• A variable that is manipulated