experiments

Question 1

describe lab experiments

Answer 1

-have variables that a researcher can manipulate to determine cause and effect
-high level of control to eliminate EVs
-take place in an artificial setting
-typically follow a standardised procedure
-usually collect quantitative data
-examples:milgram,baddley

Question 2

strengths of lab studies

Answer 2

-variables can be controlled=eliminate Evs=valid
-can gain cause and effect and determine relationships between variables
-standardised=reliable

Question 3

weaknesses of lab studies

Answer 3

-low in ecological validity=dont reflect real life situations
-high in demand characteristics
-ethical concerns as researchers are responsible for ppts and often manipulating behaviour

Question 4

describe a feild study

Answer 4

-researcher has control over IV to see if results on DV help determine cause and effect
-have lower levels of control as they take place in the real world so can be impacted by EVs
-feild experiments take place in naturalistic settings
-not standardised
-examples:sherif

Question 5

strengths of field studies

Answer 5

-high in eco validity
-reduction in demand characteristics
-can gain information about cause and effect which can help determine relationships

Question 6

weaknesses of field studies

Answer 6

-low in reliability
-lower in validity