methods: laboratory experiments Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what is a laboratory experiment?
A
- independent variable is manipulated
- dependent variable is measured
- conducted in an artificial environment
2
Q
what are the benefits of removing participants from their natural environment in a lab experiment?
A
- eliminates extraneous variables
- exposes objective truth
- ensures study is value-free
- provides control over relevant variables
- allows for a more scientific approach
- ensures causality can be studied
3
Q
what are the limitations of laboratory experiments?
A
- lack ecological validity
- findings may not apply to real-life situations
- ppts may display demand characteristics
- expectancy effects can occur
- experimenter effects may influence results
