Module #7: Research Designs (Con't)

Question 1

Name three key characteristics of a True Experiment.

Answer 1

Manipulation of IV: Yes

# of Groups or Measure times: 2 or more groups,
2 or more measures

Method of controlling for threats to validity: Random assignment

Question 2

Name three key characteristics of a Quasi Experiment.

Answer 2

Manipulation of IV: Yes

# of Groups or Measure times: 1 or more groups OR
3 or more measures at baseline

Method of controlling for threats to validity: No random assignment of individuals to groups; use other means of controlling

Question 3

Name three key characteristics of a Causal Comparative Experiment.

Answer 3

Manipulation of IV: No

of Groups or Measure times: 2 or more groups, 2 or more measures

Method of controlling for threats to validity: No random assignment; use other means of controlling extraneous vars

Question 4

Name three key characteristics of a Pre Experiment.

Answer 4

Manipulation of IV: Yes

of Groups or Measure times: 1 or more groups, 1 or more measures

Method of controlling for threats to validity: No random assignment; No other controls