Describe two different ways that dependent variables can be measured, using any examples.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Feb/Mar 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] 1 mark for basic definition
2. [6] Up to 6 marks for detail/examples. Max 4 per way
3. [1] DV is variable that is measured in an experiment; (definition)
4. [1] Measured as time;
5. [1] e.g. seconds;
6. [1] as in Piliavin et al. timing latency to help (by Samaritans);
7. [1] measured using a questionnaire;
8. [1] e.g. answers from (closed) questions;
9. [1] as in Andrade listing names of people / places;
10. [1] measured as brain activity;
11. [1] e.g. using EEG;
12. [1] as in Dement & Kleitman to see REM sleep;
13. [1] measured by observation;
14. [1] covert/overt;
15. [1] e.g. categories of behaviour;
16. [1] as in Piliavin et al. helping (by black or white / male or female etc.)
17. [1] Accept alternative 'ways' e.g. different types of data – follow the intention of the candidate