Laboratory Experiments Flashcards
1
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Reliability
A
High reliability as conditions can be replicated
High level of detachment between the researcher and the respondent n
2
Q
Validity
A
How people react in a laboratory may tell us little about the way they respond in real life situations
E.g Milgram example is so far from reality
3
Q
Ethical
A
Most mislead people as to the real purpose of the experiment so informed consent isn’t given
4
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Practical
A
Time consuming to set up
