Type of experiments Flashcards
1
Q
what does an experiment involve?
A
a change in an independent variable
2
Q
The researcher will record and measure the effects of the changed independent variable on the…
A
dependant variable
3
Q
define true experiment
A
when experimenter manipulates independent variable
4
Q
define laboratory experiment
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- controlled artificial environment
- true experiment
5
Q
define field experiment
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- natural environment
- public setting
- true experiment
6
Q
define natural experiment
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- independent variable not manipulated = its unplanned / occurs because of naturally occurring event
- could be natural or controlled setting
7
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define quasi
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- independent variable not manipulated = based on existing differences between people / eg) gender, age, personality
(biological factors) - Could be natural or controlled lab setting
8
Q
example of laboratory
A
bandura
pavlov
skinner
asch
ect…
9
Q
example of field
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pilliavin = metro experiment
bickman = asking people to pick up people (business man, casual, police)
10
Q
example of natural
A
Hodges and Tizard
Sperry
11
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example of quasi
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Anastasi and rhodes
