Feild Experiments

Question 1

What are some theoretical strengths of field experiments?

Answer 1

• no Hawthorne effect, increases validity
• the natural setting makes it more realistic and therefore valid
• the covert nature of the investigation makes it more valid

Question 2

What are some practical limitations to field experiments?

Answer 2

• not always straightforward to set up

- cannot control different variables

Question 3

What are some ethical limitations to field experiments?

Answer 3

• participants are deceived due to the covert nature of the study
• participants may be harmed

Question 4

What are some theoretical limitations to field experiments?

Answer 4

• small samples so lacks representativeness
• lacks reliability as the study will work differently every time
• no way of knowing if what is observed is due to the experiment or other variables

Question 5

What are field experiments?

Answer 5

• manipulation of a variable
• natural setting
• people are unaware they are being studied