laboratory experiments Flashcards
1
Q
what are some practical issues of lab experiments?
A
not able to study the past
usually small samples and could be unrepresentative
hawthorne effect as the subjects know they are being experimented on
2
Q
what are some ethical issues of laboratory experiments?
A
must have informed consent from subjects
must not cause any harm to participants
3
Q
what are some theoretical issues of lab experiments?
A
highly reliable as researcher can control variables and it is a detached experiment
only a small sample so little representation
