Experimebtal Methods

Question 1

Examples of experimental methods

Answer 1

Laboratory
Field
Natural
Quasi

Question 2

What is lab experiment

Answer 2

allows us to study cause and effect.
It involves the manipulation of one variable (the IV), while trying to keep all the other variables constant.
The IV is set up by the researcher in an artificial situation
Participants are aware they are taking part in an experiment, but may be unaware of the true aims of the study

Question 3

What is field experiment

Answer 3

The IV is manipulated in a natural setting.
Participants are often unaware that they are participating in an experiment.

Question 4

What is natural experiments

Answer 4

Study in which a naturally occurring IV is investigated.
The IV is not manipulated by the researcher.

Question 5

What is quasi experiment

Answer 5

The IV is naturally occurring
The DV can be measured in a lab
The key feature is that the IV is not actually
‘manipulated’ it is simply a difference that exists.