types of experiments

Question 1

validity

Answer 1

the extent to which an observed effect is genuine, does it measure what it was supposed to measure, and can it be generalised beyond the setting it was found? This can be split into internal (within investigation) and external (outside of investigation setting) validity.

Question 2

reliability

Answer 2

refers to how consistent the findings from an
investigation or measuring device is. A measuring device is called reliable if it produces consistent results every time it is used.

Question 3

mundane realism

Answer 3

Mundane realism describes how similar the materials and procedures involved in an experiment are to events that occur in the real world.

Question 4

generalisability

Answer 4

The extent that results or findings obtained
from a sample are applicable to a broader population