Careful Consideration

Definition

Giving thorough thought and attention to potential confounding variables in order to strengthen the validity and reliability of an argument made within psychology.

Related terms

Control Variables:

These are variables that are intentionally kept constant throughout an experiment to prevent them from becoming confounding variables.

Experimental Design:

The structure and organization of an experiment, including how participants are assigned to different conditions or groups.

External Validity:

The extent to which findings from a study can be generalized or applied beyond the specific research context.