Question

A comprehension test was given to students after they had studied textbook material either in silence or with the television turned on. Participants in the television-on condition were allowed to choose their favorite television program. 6. What was the purpose of the experiment? 7. Identify the independent variable(s) 8. Identify the levels of the independent variables 9. Identify the dependent variable(s). 10. Identify any possible confounding variable(s) (or third variables). Explain your answer.

Answer 1

6) Purpose was to see how well the students comprehended when TV was on and when they studied in silence. Then compare the two results

7)

Studying the textbook in silence or with the television turned on.

8)

LEVEL OF INDEPENDENT VARIABLE: SILENCE AND TELEVISION ON

9)

How well the students did on the comprehension test.

10)

POSSIBLE CONFOUNDING VARIABLE: BOOKS STUDENTS ARE STUDYING MAY NOT BE INTERESTING FOR THEM , STUDENTS STUDYING TELEVISION MODE ON WITH FAVORITE TELEVISION PROGRAM CAN ALSO DEVIATE STUDENTS CONCENTARTION.