Quasi-experiments

Question 1

Where can you carry out a quasi-experiment?

Answer 1

In a lab or field.

Question 2

What is the key feature of a quasi-experiment?

Answer 2

The IV has not been made to cary by anyone.

It is simple a difference between people that exist.

Question 3

What is an example of a difference you may measure?

Answer 3

Male vs Female.

Old vs Young.

Question 4

What are the two advantages of a quasi-experiment?

Answer 4

1) Allows comparison between types of people.

No manipulation is carried out but results show differences in people.

2) Can be carried out in a lab

DV can be tested in a lab, therefore high levels of control and results can be replicated.

Question 5

What are the two disadvantages of quasi-experiments?

Answer 5

1) Lack of random allocation

IV is not naturally occurring so the participants cannot be randomly allocated so there may be confounding variables.

2) May be carried out in a lab

Low Ecological validity.