1.8: Other factors involved in the resistance of obedience Flashcards
In an experiment, researchers arranged for participants to complete a very personal and embarrassing questionnaire in a room with other people. Each participant was tested individually. The other people were confederates of the experimenter.
In condition 1: The confederates completed the questionnaire.
In condition 2: The confederates refused to complete the questionnaire and asked to leave the experiment.
The researchers tested 15 participants in condition 1, and 15 different participants in condition 1.
The researchers recorded the number of participants who completed the questionnaire in each condition.
For this study, the researchers had to use different participants in each condition and this could have affected the results.
Outline one way in which the researchers could have addressed this issue (4 marks) - R
With random allocation of participants to each condition
In an experiment, researchers arranged for participants to complete a very personal and embarrassing questionnaire in a room with other people. Each participant was tested individually. The other people were confederates of the experimenter.
In condition 1: The confederates completed the questionnaire.
In condition 2: The confederates refused to complete the questionnaire and asked to leave the experiment.
The researchers tested 15 participants in condition 1, and 15 different participants in condition 1.
The researchers recorded the number of participants who completed the questionnaire in each condition.
For this study, the researchers had to use different participants in each condition and this could have affected the results.
Outline one way in which the researchers could have addressed this issue (4 marks).
With random allocation of participants to each condition.
What happens to each participant?
Each participant is assigned a number or identified by name
In an experiment, researchers arranged for participants to complete a very personal and embarrassing questionnaire in a room with other people. Each participant was tested individually. The other people were confederates of the experimenter.
In condition 1: The confederates completed the questionnaire.
In condition 2: The confederates refused to complete the questionnaire and asked to leave the experiment.
The researchers tested 15 participants in condition 1, and 15 different participants in condition 1.
The researchers recorded the number of participants who completed the questionnaire in each condition.
For this study, the researchers had to use different participants in each condition and this could have affected the results.
Outline one way in which the researchers could have addressed this issue (4 marks).
With random allocation of participants to each condition.
Each participant is assigned a number or identified by name.
What happens to the numbers/names?
The numbers/names are placed into a random number generator
In an experiment, researchers arranged for participants to complete a very personal and embarrassing questionnaire in a room with other people. Each participant was tested individually. The other people were confederates of the experimenter.
In condition 1: The confederates completed the questionnaire.
In condition 2: The confederates refused to complete the questionnaire and asked to leave the experiment.
The researchers tested 15 participants in condition 1, and 15 different participants in condition 1.
The researchers recorded the number of participants who completed the questionnaire in each condition.
For this study, the researchers had to use different participants in each condition and this could have affected the results.
Outline one way in which the researchers could have addressed this issue (4 marks).
With random allocation of participants to each condition.
Each participant is assigned a number or identified by name.
The numbers/names are placed into a random number generator.
What happens to the first 15 participants?
The first 15 participants are assigned to condition 1
In an experiment, researchers arranged for participants to complete a very personal and embarrassing questionnaire in a room with other people. Each participant was tested individually. The other people were confederates of the experimenter.
In condition 1: The confederates completed the questionnaire.
In condition 2: The confederates refused to complete the questionnaire and asked to leave the experiment.
The researchers tested 15 participants in condition 1, and 15 different participants in condition 1.
The researchers recorded the number of participants who completed the questionnaire in each condition.
For this study, the researchers had to use different participants in each condition and this could have affected the results.
Outline one way in which the researchers could have addressed this issue (4 marks).
With random allocation of participants to each condition.
Each participant is assigned a number or identified by name.
The numbers/names are placed into a random number generator.
The first 15 participants are assigned to condition 1 and what happens to the next 15?
The first 15 participants are assigned to condition 1 and the next 15 are assigned to condition 2
In an experiment, researchers arranged for participants to complete a very personal and embarrassing questionnaire in a room with other people. Each participant was tested individually. The other people were confederates of the experimenter.
In condition 1: The confederates completed the questionnaire.
In condition 2: The confederates refused to complete the questionnaire and asked to leave the experiment.
The researchers tested 15 participants in condition 1, and 15 different participants in condition 1.
The researchers recorded the number of participants who completed the questionnaire in each condition.
For this study, the researchers had to use different participants in each condition and this could have affected the results.
Outline one way in which the researchers could have addressed this issue (4 marks) - M
Using a matched pairs design
In an experiment, researchers arranged for participants to complete a very personal and embarrassing questionnaire in a room with other people. Each participant was tested individually. The other people were confederates of the experimenter.
In condition 1: The confederates completed the questionnaire.
In condition 2: The confederates refused to complete the questionnaire and asked to leave the experiment.
The researchers tested 15 participants in condition 1, and 15 different participants in condition 1.
The researchers recorded the number of participants who completed the questionnaire in each condition.
For this study, the researchers had to use different participants in each condition and this could have affected the results.
Outline one way in which the researchers could have addressed this issue (4 marks).
Using a matched pairs design.
What should participants be matched on?
Participants should be matched on a variable that is relevant to the experiment
In an experiment, researchers arranged for participants to complete a very personal and embarrassing questionnaire in a room with other people. Each participant was tested individually. The other people were confederates of the experimenter.
In condition 1: The confederates completed the questionnaire.
In condition 2: The confederates refused to complete the questionnaire and asked to leave the experiment.
The researchers tested 15 participants in condition 1, and 15 different participants in condition 1.
The researchers recorded the number of participants who completed the questionnaire in each condition.
For this study, the researchers had to use different participants in each condition and this could have affected the results.
Outline one way in which the researchers could have addressed this issue (4 marks).
Using a matched pairs design.
Participants should be matched on a variable that is relevant to the experiment.
How could this be ascertained?
This could be ascertained through the use of a pre-test
In an experiment, researchers arranged for participants to complete a very personal and embarrassing questionnaire in a room with other people. Each participant was tested individually. The other people were confederates of the experimenter.
In condition 1: The confederates completed the questionnaire.
In condition 2: The confederates refused to complete the questionnaire and asked to leave the experiment.
The researchers tested 15 participants in condition 1, and 15 different participants in condition 1.
The researchers recorded the number of participants who completed the questionnaire in each condition.
For this study, the researchers had to use different participants in each condition and this could have affected the results.
Outline one way in which the researchers could have addressed this issue (4 marks).
Using a matched pairs design.
Participants should be matched on a variable that is relevant to the experiment.
This could be ascertained through the use of a pre-test, for example what?
This could be ascertained through the use of a pre-test, for example completing a confidence questionnaire
In an experiment, researchers arranged for participants to complete a very personal and embarrassing questionnaire in a room with other people. Each participant was tested individually. The other people were confederates of the experimenter.
In condition 1: The confederates completed the questionnaire.
In condition 2: The confederates refused to complete the questionnaire and asked to leave the experiment.
The researchers tested 15 participants in condition 1, and 15 different participants in condition 1.
The researchers recorded the number of participants who completed the questionnaire in each condition.
For this study, the researchers had to use different participants in each condition and this could have affected the results.
Outline one way in which the researchers could have addressed this issue (4 marks).
Using a matched pairs design.
Participants should be matched on a variable that is relevant to the experiment.
This could be ascertained through the use of a pre-test, for example completing a confidence questionnaire.
What happens to participants from each matched pair?
Participants from each matched pair are allocated to different conditions
