4. Types Of Experiment AO3

Question 1

A strength of lab experiments

Answer 1

Easily replicated - standardised procedure - can be repeated - confirms validity if results match

Question 2

A weakness of lab experiments

Answer 2

May lack generalisability - controlled environment is artificial- participants aware of being studied - can’t be generalised to everyday - low external validity

Question 3

A strength of field experiment

Answer 3

Natural setting - researcher goes to participant - IV manipulated- effect of DV recorded

Question 4

A weakness of field experiment

Answer 4

Ethical issues - may not have given informed consent - invasion of participant privacy

Question 5

A strength of natural experiments

Answer 5

Only ethical option - may be unethical to manipulate IV - e.g. Studying effects of institutionalisation

Question 6

A weakness of natural experiments

Answer 6

Event may occur rarely - many natural events are one offs - reduces opportunities for research - may limit scope for generalisability

Question 7

A strength of Quasi-experiments

Answer 7

High control - often under controlled conditions - shares strengths with lab studies - increased confidence in conclusions

Question 8

A weakness of Quasi-experiments

Answer 8

Participants not randomly allocated - no control over which condition participants are in - IV is pre-existing - participant variables may have caused change in DV