Practice Variables Determination (5.4.1) - Empirical Research Methods in HCI
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Variables Determination

Practice - Variables Determination

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define what an independent variable is.

💡 Hint: Think about what changes in an experiment.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a dependent variable in a study.

💡 Hint: What do we measure to see the effect of the independent variable?

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Question 1

What is an independent variable?

A variable that is measured
A variable that is manipulated
A variable that remains constant

💡 Hint: Think about what the researcher is changing.

Question 2

True or False: Dependent variables are what you manipulate in an experiment.

True
False

💡 Hint: What do you get to see the effect of changes?

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple study involving IVs, DVs, and CVs around website usability. State each clearly.

💡 Hint: Consider what you might change and what you want to measure.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the impact of not controlling variables in a usability study. What errors might arise?

💡 Hint: What happens if different participants are using different systems?

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