Research Methods

Question 1

Lab Experiment

Answer 1

~ Highly controlled
~ ‘True’ Experiment
+ High control of EVs
- Lacks eco validity

Question 2

Field Experiment

Answer 2

~ Real-life setting
+ High eco validity
- Lacks control over EVs

Question 3

Natural Experiment

Answer 3

~ Naturally occurring DV
~ No manipulation
~ Not ‘true’
+ Opp to research issues otherwise impossible
(e.g smoking when pregnant)
- Limited generalisation

Question 4

Quasi Experiment

Answer 4

~ ‘semi’
~ IV doesn’t vary: simply a natural difference between people
~ Not ‘true’ - no control
+ Highly replicable
- Possible CVs