types of experiment

Question 1

lab experiment

Answer 1

experiment that takes place in a highly controlled environment

researcher manipulates the IV and records the effect on the DV

Question 2

strength of lab experiment

Answer 2

high control over extraneous and confounding variables (high internal validity)
replication is more achievable

Question 3

limitation of lab experiment

Answer 3

may lack generalisability due to being more artificial which means the study may lack realism
demand characteristics are more likely

Question 4

field experiment

Answer 4

experiment that takes place in a natural setting

researcher manipulates the IV and records the effect on the DV

Question 5

strength of field experiment

Answer 5

higher mundane realism because pps may produce behaviour that is more valid and authentic

Question 6

limitation of field experiment

Answer 6

loss of control over EVs and CVs so precise replication is less possible

ethical issues - pps may not be able to consent if they’re unaware that they’re being studied

Question 7

natural experiment

Answer 7

experiment where the change in the IV is not brought about by the researcher

researcher still records the effect on the DV

Question 8

strength of natural experiment

Answer 8

often have high external validity because they involve the study of real-world issues

Question 9

limitation of natural experiment

Answer 9

reduced opportunity for research bc naturally occuring events may only happen rarely

Question 10

quasi experiment

Answer 10

consists of an IV that is based on an already existing difference and the IV cannot be changed

Question 11

strength of quasi experiment

Answer 11

often carried out under controlled conditions and therefore is available for replication

Question 12

limitation of quasi experiment

Answer 12

cannot randomly allocate pps so there may be confounding variables