Experimental design Flashcards
1
Q
Discrimination
A
Measurement
Confounding variables
Statistics
Generality
Realism
Repeatability
2
Q
Observation Pros
A
Easier
Cheaper
Quicker
Fewer resources
Realistic
3
Q
Observation Cons
A
Tells us less about cause and effect
More confounding effects
Reverse causation
4
Q
Experiment Pros
A
Tells us more about cause and effect
Fewer confounding effects
No reverse causation
5
Q
Experiment Cons
A
More difficult
Time consuming
Expensive
Ethically tricky
Artificial
Ceiling effects
Undesired effects of manipulation