Week 3 : RMA Flashcards
1
Q
What is an experiment?
A
2
Q
What is a nuisance variable?
A
An additional variable that affects the dependent variable
3
Q
How do you deal with a nuisance variable?
A
make it a control
4
Q
What is counterbalancing?
A
Making all the participants do one condition and then the other, in different orders
5
Q
What are the advantages of an experiment?
A
strong test of causality, possibility of a variety of IVs
6
Q
What are the disadvantages of an experiment?
A
ecological validity, reactivity, ethical limitations and som things cannot be manipulated
