Types Of Experiment Flashcards
What is a lab experiment?
an experiment that is studied in a highly controlled, artificial environment
What is a field experiment?
an experiment that takes place in the subjects natural environment
What do positivists prefer?
lab experiments
what do interpritivists prefer?
field experiments
What are some advantages of lab experiments?
high in reliability
quantifiable data
scientific method (can get more funding)
What are some disadvantages of lab experiments?
volunteer bias
may be expensive and time consuming
lacks validity
what are some advantages of field experiments?
natural behaviour so higher in validity
not affected by the hawthorne effect
high in validity
What are some disadvantages of field experiments?
ethical issues of deciet / informed consent
sometimes can be difficult to gain access to closed settings
impossible to control all variables
