P2 Research Methods - Validity

Question 1

What is ecological validity?

Answer 1

This refers to the extent to which the findings can be generalised beyond the present situation

Question 2

What is mundane realism?

Answer 2

This refers to how the experiment mirrors the real world.

A lack of mundane realism means something is not like everyday experience

Question 3

What is historical/temporal validity?

Answer 3

This refers to the extend to which the findings can be generalised to other time periods. If a study was conducted in the 1950’s it might not be appropriate to generalise the findings to people today as many other factors affect behaviour now