Experimental Design

Question 1

Experimental Design

Answer 1

The different ways in which the testing of P can be organised in relation to the experimental conditions

Question 2

Independent Groups Design

Answer 2

P are allocated to different groups where each group represents one experimental condition

Question 3

Repeated Measures

Answer 3

All P take part in all conditions

Question 4

Matched Pairs Design

Answer 4

Pairs of P are first matched on some variables that may affect the DV. One member of pair assigned to condition A and the other to condition B

Question 5

Random Allocation

Answer 5

An attempt to control for P variables in an independent group design which ensures that each P has the same chance of being in any condition as any other

Question 6

Counterbalancing

Answer 6

An attempt to control for the effects of order in a repeated measures design: half the P experience the conditions in one order and the other half in the opposite order