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Experimental Design Flashcards

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What is a quasi-experiment?

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Where the IV occurs naturally e.g. comparing males and females.

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What is a natural experiment?

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Where the IV varies naturally - e.g. a casino opening nearby during a study of mental health (Costello et al.)

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What is a field experiment?

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A study carried out in a natural setting e.g. Bickman’s study.

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AQA A-Level Psychology: Research Methods (Papers 1 & 2) (8 decks)

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