Methodology Flashcards
1
Q
Type of experiment
A
Quasi
Case studies
2
Q
Independent variable
A
Separation from mother
3
Q
Dependent variable
A
Committing crime
4
Q
Number of participants
A
44
5
Q
Gender of participants
A
31 boys, 13 girls
6
Q
Age of participants
A
5 - 17 years old
7
Q
IQ of participants
A
IQ of 85 - 14 (100 average)
15 above 114
2 below 85
8
Q
Seriousness of crimes
A
Grade 1: thieves only committed 1 theft, 4 children
Grade 4: had been stealing for more than 3 years, (22 children)
9
Q
Control group
A
Matched pairs
Not criminals but are emotional disturbed
10
Q
What did all the children attend (including control)
A
Child guidance clinic, London
