independent groups Flashcards
1
Q
how many times do they take part in an experimental condition
A
only once
2
Q
how are participants split
A
they are randomly allocated to take part in the control or experimental condition
this is then compared
3
Q
how is demand characteristics an strength
A
not repeated so less likely to figure out aim
4
Q
how is order effects a strength
A
because they ar less likely to get fitigued as they are only doing it once
5
Q
how is number of participants a weakness
A
2x more people needed
6
Q
how are participant variables a weakness
A
becauee if 2 people have different ages its not a fair test
could be biased
