Experiments Flashcards
1
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What is a lab experiment?
A
A test in a controlled environment
2
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What is a field experiment?
A
A test which is done in a natural environment
3
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Advantages of field experiments
A
They have a high level of validity because they don’t cause the Hawthorne effect
4
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Disadvantages of field experiments
A
They are time consuming and are expensive, impossible to replicate data because results are not carried across
5
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Advantages of Lab experiments
A
They are extremely reliable, remove bias because it’s controlled and therefore no influenced behaviour
6
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Disadvantages of Lab experiments
A
Lack validity due to behaviour change coming from them not being in a natural environment, can’t get a natural view of society because society can’t fit in a lab
