Experiments

Question 1

Field Experiments -

Answer 1

Take place in subjects natural surrounding
Subject is usually not aware they are being studied (Act more natural)
Most common in sociological experiments

Question 2

Field Experiments Practical issues

Answer 2

+Possible to do in Large institutions like schools meaning they are more representative
+Can be a cheap way of measuring change over time
- Access can be an issue as institutions may not want a researcher present E,g Gatekeepers , Teachers ,Parents
+ Extraneous variables as situation reflects reality

Question 3

Field Experiments - Ethical issues Hawthorne effect

Question 4

Labatory Experiments