Experiments Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 types of experiments

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Laboratory
Field

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2
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What are lab experiments

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Takes place in an artificial setting and the variables are manipulated by the researcher

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3
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What are field experiments

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Takes place in a natural setting but the researcher is manipulating the variables

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4
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Strengths of lab experiments

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Reliability
Cause and effect
Informed consent
Easy to analyse

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5
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Strengths of field experiments

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External validity
Not all variables can be controlled
Large scale
Reliability

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6
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Limits of lab experiments

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Artificial environment
Small sample
Impractical
Not all variables can be controlled

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7
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Limits of field experiments

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Impractical
Cant be controlled
Experimental
Access
Can have a deception

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