experiments . Research Methods

Question 1

experiment

Answer 1

An experiment is an investigation looking for a causal
relationship in which an independent variable (IV) is
manipulated and is expected to be responsible for
changes in the dependent variable (DV).

Question 2

2 types

Answer 2

lab
field

Question 3

DV dependent variable

Answer 3

what is being measured expected to be due to the change of the IV

Question 4

IV independent variable

Answer 4

what is under investigation what is being manipulated and controlled

Question 5

the WHAT

Answer 5

AIM

Question 6

uncontrolled variable

Answer 6

can be done randomly they will effect the DV so the IV is not the reason for the change ex: outside noise
stuatiunal varabiles

Question 7

experimental condition

Answer 7

different levels of the IV

Question 8

control condition

Answer 8

or control experimental condition
does not have a IV its used as a baseline

Question 9

Laboratory

Answer 9

are conducted in a lab with artificial surroundings not in natural envorment
as high controls

Question 10

controls

Answer 10

when all variables are kept consent in different levels of the IV

Question 11

Standardization

Answer 11

when all procedure is kept the same for all participants in each experimental condition

Question 12

reliability

Answer 12

is the consistency of measures

Question 13

validity

Answer 13

the extent to the researcher is testing what they are claiming
making sure that the change in the DV is due to the IV

Question 14

replication

Answer 14

keeping the procedure of study the exact same when attempting to verify results or be able to repeat it

Question 15

operationalization

Answer 15

making the IV and DV measurable of quantified

Question 16

placebo

Answer 16

is a pill or procedure given to a patient who believes it to be real
no active ingredients

Question 17

strengths of lab

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-High levels of standardization
hence it can be replicated
easily to test for reliability
-good controls, rising(internal) validity
- High levels of control hence
researches can be more
confident that the IV is
directly affecting the DV

Question 18

weakness of lab

Answer 18

-low ecological validity
-damad characteristics

Question 19

field experiments

Answer 19

has IV and in an everyday real world setting

Question 20

generalize

Answer 20

applying the findings of a study to other settings

Question 21

ecological validity

Answer 21

real world and relevant to real life

Question 22

strengths of field

Answer 22

-Realistic setting hence high
ecological validity
-Limited demand
characteristics so behavior
is more likely to be natural
and valid

Question 23

dis of field

Answer 23

-not ethical no informed consent
- Situational variables are
difficult to control so it is
tough know if the IV is
affecting the DV
-low controls so low reliability and this makes replication harder