experiments Flashcards
1
Q
what is a lab?
A
experiment arried out in a controlled environment with researchers controlling the IV
2
Q
what is a field experiment?
A
done in everyday environment where manipulate IV but in real life setting
3
Q
what is a natural experiment?
A
IV occurs naturally and isnt manipulated
4
Q
what is a quasi experiment?
A
have IV that is based on existing difference between people. no manipulation- it already exists
5
Q
strengths of lab
A
- high degree control
- easy to replicate
- EVs controlled
- cause and effect determined
6
Q
limitations of lab
A
- demand characteristics
- sample bias
- low ecological validity
- not occuring naturally
7
Q
strengths of field
A
- high ecological validity
- no demand characteristics
8
Q
limitations of field
A
- results difficult to analyse
9
Q
strengths of quasi
A
- controlled conditions
10
Q
limitations of quasi
A
- confounding variables
- ethical issues
11
Q
strengths of natural
A
- no demand characteristics
- high ecological validity
12
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limitations of natural
A
- results difficult to analyse
- ethical issues
- hard to replicate
