Hassett et al monkey toy Flashcards
What is the aim of the Hasett et al. study?
To investigate whether monkeys have similar toy preferences to children and determine whether gender differences affect toy choices.
What is the research method of Hasett et al. study?
Field experiment
What is the technique used in Hasett et al. study?
Structured Observations (2 observers)
What is the experimental design of Hasett et al. study?
Independent Measures Design
What is the IV (independent variable, the one that changes)?
Gender of the rhesus monkeys
What is the DV (dependent variable)?
Activities with the toys
What is the 1st data analysis?
Correlation Analysis (Pearson r)
- To see the relationship between monkeys’ ranks hierarchy and the frequency & duration of
activities with each toy type
What is the 2nd data analysis?
Independent measures t-test
- Comparison of data relating to children (from
different study)
Generalisability
Low. Results may not fully apply to humans since the study used monkeys.
Reliability
High. The experiment was controlled and could be repeated with similar results.
Application
High. Supports the idea that biology influences toy preferences, relevant to gender studies.
Validity
Moderate. Accurate in a lab setting, but may not reflect real-world behavior.
Ethics
High. No harm to monkeys
