Labatory And Field Experiments

Question 1

What is a lab experiment

Answer 1

-highly controlled setting where researcher has control over the variables being studied
-pps are aware that they are part of the experiment

Question 2

What is a field experiment

Answer 2

-conducted in a more natural environment-not in a lab
-the IV is manipulated by the experimenter so casual relationships can be demonstrated

Question 3

What are the strengths of a lab experiment

Answer 3

-high internal validity bc extraneous variables can be controlled
-replication-researchers can repeat experiments and check results

Question 4

What are the limitations of a lab experiment

Answer 4

-low ecological validity -high degree of control makes the situation artificial unlike real life
-bias-pps know there being studied so may change their behaviour

Question 5

What are the strengths of a field experiment

Answer 5

-naturalistic-pps are not aware that they are being studied so don’t respond to demand characteristics
-pps are more relaxed as it is in a natural setting

Question 6

What are the limitations of a field experiment-

Answer 6

• Difficult to control extraneous variables
  -major ethical issues as pps don’t know they’re being studied