Research Methods And Techniques

Question 1

Define a laboratory experiment

Answer 1

Takes place in an artificial setting where the independent variable can be tested, high controls

Question 2

Define a field experiment

Answer 2

Takes place in a natural setting where the experimenter manipulates the independent variable

Question 3

Define a quasi experiment

Answer 3

This type of experiment occurs naturally when other forces create a manipulation of the IV so then the researcher can document the results

Question 4

What is a one tailed hypothesis?

Answer 4

This type of alternate hypothesis is used when the results are expected to go particular way, for example, students performing better when studying in silence

Question 5

What is a two tailed hypothesis?

Answer 5

This is used when a researcher is unsure what the difference in results will be, but they expect the difference between conditions of some kind.

Question 6

Define self-selected sampling

Answer 6

This is where the individuals volunteer themselves to take part. This is usually due to a response to newspaper advertisement, posters or callouts on a radio station.