Types of Experiments

Question 1

What is a laboratory (lab) experiment?

Answer 1

An experiment takes places in a controlled environment, where the researcher manipulated the IV and records the effect on the DV

Question 2

What is a strength of laboratory experiments? (extraneous variables)

Answer 2

Lab experiments have high control over extraneous variables. Therefore the researcher can ensure any effects on the dependable variable is due to the manipulation of the independent variable. Allowing more certainty about demonstrating cause and effect, leading to higher internal validity