Independent and Dependent Variables

What is the difference between independent and dependent variables? In this video, Dr. Kushner breaks down how variables are used in psychology research.

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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🚗 Understanding Variables in Psychology
- Variables can change or vary within a study.
- Identifying independent and dependent variables is essential.
01:03 🧪 Defining Variables and Independent Variable
- Variables can include factors like mood, weather, age, and traffic.
- The independent variable, in this case, is the color of the car.
03:04 🌈 Making the Independent Variable Independent
- The independent variable must be isolated and separate from other variables.
- All other variables must remain constant and unchanged.
05:11 📊 Understanding the Dependent Variable
- The dependent variable is the data or results collected to see if the independent variable had an effect.
- In this case, the dependent variable is the speed of the car.
07:03 📈 Graphing Variables
- Independent variables are typically plotted on the x-axis, while dependent variables are on the y-axis in a graph.
- Graphs help visualize and analyze the relationship between variables.

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