quasi experiments Flashcards
1
Q
what does quasi experiment mean?
A
‘almost’
almost a laboratory experiment
2
Q
why is a quasi experiment ‘almost’ a laboratory experiment?
A
due to the level of control and
the controlled environment
3
Q
what does the independent variable form in regards to a quasi experiment?
A
. age
. gender
. disorder
4
Q
what is the impact of independent variables on a quasi experiment?
A
it means that the individuals CANNOT be randomly allocated to conditions (like an actual laboratory experiment)
5
Q
what is an example of an independent variable having an impact on a quasi experiment?
A
if the independent variable was depression
participants would either be depressed or would be not depressed
means that the researcher could not randomly switch the groups by mixing individuals
