Design

Question 1

What are independent measures design?

Answer 1

The participants only takes part in one condition study

Question 2

What are the strengths of using independent measures?

Answer 2

PPs are less likely to get bored, more time efficient, reduces the risk of demand characteristics

Question 3

What are the weaknesses of using independent measures?

Answer 3

More PPs are needed, risk of individual differences, costs more

Question 4

What are repeated measures design?

Answer 4

The participants take part in both conditions of the study

Question 5

What are the strengths of using repeated measures design?

Answer 5

Requires fewer participants, minimises individual differences

Question 6

What are the weaknesses of using repeated measures design?

Answer 6

Order of effects, PPs may get tired , demand characteristics

Question 7

What are matched pairs design?

Answer 7

The participants are matched in each condition for characteristics that may have an effect on their performers

Question 8

What are the strengths of using matched pairs design?

Answer 8

Minimise individual differences, reduce order of effects as take part in one conditions.

Question 9

What are the weaknesses of using matched pairs design?

Answer 9

Time consuming, may be impossible to find a perfect match