methods: experimental control Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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what does standardisation mean in exps?
A
- making the exp the same experience for all ppts
2
Q
how do standardised instructions help in exps?
A
- eliminate experimenter effects
- remove the potential for experimenters to give verbal or non-verbal cues
3
Q
what do standardised procedures ensure in an exp?
A
- all ppts are treated the same way
- no variation in how they experience the research
4
Q
how does standardisation improve the replicability of an exp?
A
- ensures consistency across different trials and researchers
- allows exp to be repeated in the same way
5
Q
what is a single-blind procedure?
A
- ppts are unaware of study’s aim
- helps prevent demand characteristics influencing how they perform
6
Q
how can experimenter effects be eliminated in a study?
A
- independent researchers who are unaware of the study aim can be employed to conduct the experiment
7
Q
what is a double-blind procedure?
A
- neither the ppt nor the researcher knows the aim of the study
- helps eliminate both demand characteristics and experimenter effects
