single and double blind procedures Flashcards

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What is a pilot study

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A small scale investigation that takes place before the real investigation is conducted - the aim is to check procedures, materials, measuring scales etc, work and to allow the researcher to make changes or modifications is necessary

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What is a single-blind procedure

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Participants are not aware of the condition they are in; attempt to control for the confounding effects of demand characteristics

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What is a double blind procedure

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Neither the participants or the researcher are aware of the aims of the investigation; used in drug trials

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What is a observational technique

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Naturalistic observation - studying behaviour in a natural setting where everything has been left as it is normally

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