Controlled Experimental Designs Flashcards
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Experimental group
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- Group of participants in an experiment
- Exposed to a manipulated IV
2
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Control group
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- The group that forms a baseline level to compare the experimental group with
- Receive no experimental treatment or intervention
3
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Between subjects design
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- Experimental design
- Individuals are divided into different groups
- And complete only one experimental condition
4
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Within-subjects design
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- Experimental design
- Participants complete every experimental condition
5
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Mixed design
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- Experimental design
- Combines elements of within-subjects and between-subjects designs
6
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Within subjects - strength + limitation
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STRENGTH: less time-consuming, doesn’t create order effects
LIMITATION: may require more participants
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Between subjects - strength + limitation
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STRENGTH: ensures that the results of the experiment are more likely due to the manipulation of the IV
LIMITATION: a participant dropping out will have a greater impact (loses 2 data points instead of 1)
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Mixed design - strength + limitation
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STRENGTH: allows multiple experimental conditions to be compared to a baseline control group
LIMITATION: can be more costly and time-consuming
