TYPES OF VARIABLES IN RESEARCH

- The presumed cause.

- This is the factor that the researcher changes or controls to see its effect.

Independent Variable:

- The presumed effect.

- This is the outcome or result that is measured by the researcher

Dependent Variable:

A factor that is deliberately held constant so it does not skew the study results.

Control Variable

Any outside factor that could affect the dependent variable if not monitored.

Extraneous Variable:

An outside factor linked to both the cause and effect that can ruin the accuracy of a study's results.

Confounding Variable:

A factor that explains the inner mechanism or link between the independent and dependent variables.

Mediating Variable:

A factor that changes the strength or direction of the link between the cause and effect.

Moderating Variable: