experiments

Question 1

what is an experiment ?

Answer 1

when the researcher deliberately manipulated the IV to see the effects on the DV
- allow the researcher to draw a casual conclusion

Question 2

advantages ?

Answer 2

• can assume cause and effect
• can control extraneous variables more easily

Question 3

disadvantages ?

Answer 3

• controlled environment may be artificial
• more ethical issues
• real life setting may be difficult to control confounding variables

Question 4

quasi experiment ?

Answer 4

not a true experiment Iv has not been deliberately manipulated to see changes in DV.
- would use when it is unethical or impratical to manipulate IV

Question 5

2 types of quasi ?

Answer 5

• natural
• difference studies

Question 6

advantages of quasi ?

Answer 6

• allows research when it would be unethical or not practical
• enables research on real problems
• more likely to be realistic

Question 7

disadvantages of quasi ?

Answer 7

• cannot assume IV was directly responsible for causing DV to change