Research Methods

Question 1

Name 4 methods of experiment

Answer 1

Lab, Field Natural, Quasi

Question 2

lab experiment A01

Answer 2

Controlled environment, EV and CV are regulated and IV is manipulated, cause and effect can be established.

Question 3

Lab Strength

Answer 3

Repeatable, Greater control, less chance EVs are introduced

Question 4

Lab Weakness

Answer 4

Artificial, behaviour may not be natural

Question 5

Field experiment A01

Answer 5

Natural setting, Iv is manipulated to see effect on DV, participants can be randomly allocated

Question 6

Field Strength

Answer 6

Participants are unaware, act natural, increase validity

Question 7

Field Weakness

Answer 7

ethical issues, unable to consent to experiment

Question 8

Natural Experiment A01

Answer 8

Experimenter does not manipulate Iv, DV may be naturally occuring (exam results), Ev difficult to control

Question 9

Natural Strength

Answer 9

Great external Validity, real world issues effect, E.g effect of pandemic on stress levels

Question 10

Natural Weakness

Answer 10

Natural events can be rare, reduces chances of research

Question 11

Quasi A01

Answer 11

Iv based on pre-existing variables, E.g (gender), No manipulation, DV+ naturally occurring

Question 12

Quasi Strength

Answer 12

Comparisons between people can be made, E.g differences between people with and without autism

Question 13

Quasi Weakness

Answer 13

Participants are not randomly allocated. participant variables may cause change in Dv acting as Cv