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Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
 

LIST-I
Types of variable
LIST-II
Meaning
A. Extraneous VariableI. A factor that could possibly influence the results and that is kept out of the study.
B. Dependent VariableII. A kind of independent variable such as age, sex that cannot be manipulated.
C. Control VariableIII. A factor that could affect the relationship between the independent and dependent variables but that is not included or controlled.
D. Moderator VariableIV. The effect of the independent variable.


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Solution: Matching Research Variable Types

This question requires matching specific types of research variables listed in LIST-I with their correct definitions provided in LIST-II.

Variable Type Analysis

  • Extraneous Variable (A): This variable potentially influences the outcome (dependent variable) but is not the primary focus of the study. If not managed, it can affect the relationship between independent and dependent variables. Meaning III, "A factor that could affect the relationship between the independent and dependent variables but that is not included or controlled," accurately describes an uncontrolled extraneous variable.
  • Dependent Variable (B): This is the variable measured in an experiment; its value is expected to be affected by changes in the independent variable. Meaning IV, "The effect of the independent variable," directly corresponds to the dependent variable.
  • Control Variable (C): This variable is kept constant or accounted for by the researcher to prevent it from influencing the results. Meaning I, "A factor that could possibly influence the results and that is kept out of the study," highlights the controlled nature of this variable.
  • Moderator Variable (D): This variable influences the strength or direction of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Meaning II, "A kind of independent variable such as age, sex that cannot be manipulated," describes common characteristics (like age, sex) that can act as moderators by affecting how the independent variable impacts the dependent variable.

Correct Matching Summary

Based on the definitions:

  • A matches with III
  • B matches with IV
  • C matches with I
  • D matches with II

The correct combination is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II, which corresponds to option 4.

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Important Questions from Variables - Teaching

  1. Match List - I with List - II.
    List - IList - II
    A. Independent variable in true experimental designI. Outcome variable
    B. Dependent variableII. Control variable
    C. Intervening variableIII. Spurious variable
    D. Confounding variableIV. Stands between independent
    variable and dependent variable

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  2. Match List I with List II
    List IList II
    VariablesCharacteristics
    A. ExperimentalI. Cannot be altered by researcher
    B. OrganismicII. Uncontrolled but have significant effect on dependent variable
    C. AssignedIII. Manipulated
    D. DependentIV. Measurable, can't be manipulated
    V. Is the presumed cause of dependent variable

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  3. A variable that creates a possible but incorrect explanation of results is called:
  4. Match the following :

    List – I (Variable)List – II (Explanation)
    a. Independent variablei. It can take on any value from a range of values.
    b. Dependent variableii. It is what a researcher wants to eliminate.
    c. Continuous variableiii. It is systematically varied by the researcher.
    d. Control variableiv. It is what the researcher wants to explain.
  5. Extraneous variables are 

    I. Uncontrolled variables 

    II. Manipulated variables 

    III. Non manipulated variables 

    IV. Distracting variables 

    Codes :

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