TYPES OF EXPERIMENTS (KEY WORDS)

Question 1

Standardisation

Answer 1

• The use of exactly the same formalised procedures and instructions for all ppts

Question 2

Operationalisation

Answer 2

• Creating a clear description of a variable so that it can be accurately manipulated, measured and quantified.

Question 3

Experimental controls

Answer 3

• Techniques or procedures
• Used to minimize the effects of variables (extraneous or confounding) that aren’t the IV

Question 4

Piolot study

Answer 4

• a small-scale, preliminary version of an experiment.
• Conducted to test the feasibility, design, and procedures of the study.

Question 5

Validity

Answer 5

How well a test actually measures what it intends to measure

Question 6

Reliability

Answer 6

The consistency and stability of measurements or findings.

Question 7

Generalisability

Answer 7

• the extent to which the findings of a study can be applied to other situations/ populations

Question 8

Simple definition operationalisation

Answer 8

• Creating a clear description of a variable

Question 9

Pilot study simple definition

Answer 9

• A small scale, preliminary version of a larger experiment.

Question 10

Placeo simple definition

Answer 10

• A non active substance/ treatment

Question 11

What is a placebo used for?

Answer 11

• Used as a control in experiments
• To test the effectovness of a real intervention

Question 12

Why is operationalising a variable important?

Answer 12

• So that it can be accurately manipulated, measured and quantifed.

Question 13

Field experiment

Answer 13

• An experimental design in which there is an manipulated iv measured against a dv.
• Conducted in a naturalistic setting where a small amount of control is possible

Question 14

Lab experiment

Answer 14

• An experimental design in which there is a manipulated iv measured against a dv.
• Conducted in an highly controlled, artificial setting.
• Conducted NOT in the usual environment ppts are used to (with regards to behaviour performed).