Experimental design Flashcards
1
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Participant variable:
A
Any characteristic or aspect of a
participant’s background that could affect the study’s results.
2
Q
What is Experimental Design
A
Refers to the way participants are allocated
to experimental groups.
3
Q
Independent groups design
A
Experimental design where participants are allocated to different groups representing different conditions.
4
Q
Repeated measures design
A
Experimental design where each participant takes part in every condition.
5
Q
Matched pairs design
A
Experimental design where pairs of participants are matched in terms of key characteristics that are believed to affect the performance of the dependent variable.
