Types Of Experiment

Question 1

Laboratory experiments

Answer 1

Conducted in a controlled environment, deliberately manipulates the IV and measures the DV, producing quantitive data

Question 2

Field experiment

Answer 2

Controlled in a natural, real world environment. Manipulates the IV and measures the DV

Question 3

Natural

Answer 3

Can be conducted in any setting, the IV is not manipulated but instead naturally occurring. THE IV IS AN EVENT/EXPERIENCE

Question 4

Quasi

Answer 4

Can be conducted in any setting, the IV is not manipulated but instead naturally occurring. THE IV IS A PRE-EXISTING CHARACTERISTIC (a difference between people that already exists eg. Age/gender)