types of experiment

Question 1

quantitative method

Answer 1

using data that could be counted- usually given as numbers

Question 2

qualitative method

Answer 2

using data that is expressed in words and is non numerical

Question 3

laboratory experiment

Answer 3

takes place in a controlled environment.

Question 4

field experiment

Answer 4

takes place in a natural setting

Question 5

natural experiment

Answer 5

an experiment where the IV is not manipulated by the experimenter

Question 6

what are the strengths of a lab experiment

Answer 6

extraneous variables can be controlled

Question 7

what are the strengths of a field experiment

Answer 7

more realistic than lab experiments.
can follow standardised procedures

Question 8

what are the strengths of a natural experiment

Answer 8

usually have high validity.
high level of control over extraneous variables when dependant variable is measured

Question 9

what are the limitations of lab experiments

Answer 9

may not be like everyday life.
participants are aware that they are being tested

Question 10

what are the limitations of field experiments

Answer 10

could be special ethical issues.
may lose control of extraneous variables.

Question 11

what are the limitations of natural experiments

Answer 11

the main event doesn’t always occur.
may be unique characteristics of participants