Experiments Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of experiments
A
Laboratory
Field
2
Q
What are lab experiments
A
Takes place in an artificial setting and the variables are manipulated by the researcher
3
Q
What are field experiments
A
Takes place in a natural setting but the researcher is manipulating the variables
4
Q
Strengths of lab experiments
A
Reliability
Cause and effect
Informed consent
Easy to analyse
5
Q
Strengths of field experiments
A
External validity
Not all variables can be controlled
Large scale
Reliability
6
Q
Limits of lab experiments
A
Artificial environment
Small sample
Impractical
Not all variables can be controlled
7
Q
Limits of field experiments
A
Impractical
Cant be controlled
Experimental
Access
Can have a deception
