types of experiment

Question 1

lab experiment

Answer 1

an experiment that takes place in a controlled environment within which the researcher manipulates the IV and records the effect on the DV, whilst maintaining strict control of extraneous variables

Question 2

field experiment

Answer 2

an experiment that takes place in a natural setting within which the researcher manipulates the IV and records the effect on the DV

Question 3

natural experiments

Answer 3

an experiment where the change in the IV is not brought about by the researcher but would have happened even if the researcher had not been there

Question 4

quasi experiment

Answer 4

a study that is almost an experiment but lacks key ingredients.

Question 5

mundane realism

Answer 5

the same as everyday life/ can be applied to everyday life

Question 6

lab experiments

strength

Answer 6

High control over CV and EV, high internal validity

Question 7

lab experiments

limitation

Answer 7

Lacks generalisability, low external validity, demand characteristics, low mundane realism

Question 8

field experiments

strength

Answer 8

High mundane realism, high external validity

Question 9

field experiments

limitation

Answer 9

Loss of control over CV EV, ethical issues, cannot consent, invasion of privacy

Question 10

natural experiments

strength

Answer 10

Provide opportunities for research, high external validity

Question 11

natural experiments

limitation

Answer 11

Happen very rarely, lack realism, demand characteristics

Question 12

quasi experiments

strength

Answer 12

Under controlled conditions

Question 13

quasi experiment

limitation

Answer 13

Confounding variables