part B sac

Question 1

what are systematic errors and how do we overcome them?

Answer 1

errors in the data that differ from the true value by consistent amounts. Hapens because of incorect measurements

eg. selcection bias/lack of control group

Question 1

what are personal errors?

Answer 1

includes mistakes, miscalculations, and observer error when conducting research

happen becayse of assumptions/ expectations of the researcher

e.g misread emotions,observer bias

Question 2

what are random errors

Answer 2

unsystematic errors that happen by chance

variations in measurement contexts

external events that affect willingness e.g health problems

Question 3

solutions to random errors

Answer 3

increase sample size
repeating the experiment on another day

Question 4

solutions to personal errors

Answer 4

used standardised procedures

Question 5

solutions to systematic errors

Answer 5

account for systematic erors