Research methods - Method types

Question 1

Experimental method

Answer 1

• Involves manipulation of independent variable to measure effect on depended variable.
• Experiments may be lab, field, field, natural or quasi

Question 2

Laboratory experiment

Answer 2

• Takes place in controlled environment
• Researcher manipulates IV and records DV
• Maintains strict control of extraneous variables

Question 3

Field experiment

Answer 3

• Takes place in natural setting

- Researcher manipulate the IV and records the effect on DV

Question 4

Natural experiment

Answer 4

• Change in IV not brought about by researcher but would have happened if researcher may have not been there
• Researcher records effect on a DV they have decided on

Question 5

Quasi-experiment

Answer 5

• A study thats almost an experiment
• Lacks key ingredients
• IV not determined by anyone, even researcher
• Variables simply exist, such as being old or young
• Not really an experiment