Experimental and control groups Flashcards
1
Q
What does the term control mean when talking about experiment
A
The experimenter seeks to control the independent variable and the extraneous variable
2
Q
What is the purpose of the control group
A
It acts as a baseline
3
Q
Does control just mean keeping something constant?
A
No it can also mean changing it in a desired way
4
Q
What is the placebo effect?’s
A
In some studies the control condition involves the use of a placebo - that is a substance that has no active ingredient
5
Q
What is the problem with research involving a placebo?
A
Research has shown that people get better if they just think they are getting a drug
6
Q
How do you control the effects of the placebo?
A
Both groups advertisement are given a pill but one group is receiving a placebo
