Laboratory And Field Experiments

Question 1

Name 2 advantages of lab experiments

Answer 1

Easy to replicate

High control over extraneous variables

Question 2

Name 2 disadvantages of lab experiments

Answer 2

Lack ecological validity

May be affected by certain variables (e.g. may cause demand characteristics)

Question 3

Name 2 advantages of field experiments

Answer 3

Less likelihood of demand characteristics

High in ecological validity

Question 4

Name a disadvantage of field experiments

Answer 4

Less control over extraneous variables therefore low in reliability