Research methods: methods of controlling variables Flashcards
1
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What is random allocation?
A
-each participant has the chance of being in 1 condition or another
2
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What does random allocation control?
A
-participant variables
3
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What is counterbalancing?
A
-attempts to control for order effects by cancelling them out
4
Q
What is standardisation?
A
-keeping procedures and instructions the same for all participants
5
Q
What is a pilot study?
A
-a small scale version of the study before the real investigation
6
Q
What is randomisation?
A
-the use of chance methods
7
Q
What does randomisation control?
A
-effect ofbias
