[🧠] Research Methods Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of an independent measures design?
Research methods
A
- Two participant groups
- One group performs the control condition
- The other performs the experimental condition of the IV
2
Q
What are the features of a repeated measures design?
Research methods
A
- One participant group
- Participant group carries out both the control and the experimental condition
3
Q
Advantages of independent measures design
Research methods
A
- less order effects
- less demand characteristics
4
Q
Disadvantages of independent measures design
Research methods
A
- more participant variables
- more participants needed, more time-consuming
5
Q
Advantages of repeated measures design
Research methods
A
- less participant variables
- less participants needed, less time-consuming
6
Q
Disadvantages for repeated measures design
Research methods
A
- more order effects
- more demand characteristics
7
Q
Explain what is meant by covert observation
A
When the role of the observer is hidden from the participants
8
Q
Strengths of a covert observation
A
- participants won’t know the observer is there and will act more naturally
- less risk of social desirability
