extraneous variable

a measure that is not under investigation in an experiment but may potentially affect the outcome or dependent variable and thus may influence results. Such potential influence often requires that an extraneous variable be controlled during research. See also confound.

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Psychology term of the day

November 24th 2024

sensorimotor

adj.

1. describing activity, behavior, or brain processes that involve both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) functions.

2. describing a mixed nerve that contains both afferent and efferent fibers.