Research Design

Question 1

independent groups

Answer 1

choosing groups on a random based system, using no variables

eg. splitting a room in half

Question 2

positives of independent groups

Answer 2

> quick and easy to pick

> no order effects

Question 3

negatives of independent groups

Answer 3

> individual differences are apparent

Question 4

Repeated measures

Answer 4

one participant performs both conditions

Question 5

positives of repeated measures

Answer 5

> no individual differences

>easy to find people

Question 6

negatives of repeated measures

Answer 6

> order effects
demand characteristics
order effects will occur

Question 7

matched pairs

Answer 7

choosing people with similar characteristics that are relevant to the study
eg. IQ, ADHD, gender

Question 8

positives of matched pairs

Answer 8

> reduced individual differences

> no demand characteristics

Question 9

negatives of matched pairs

Answer 9

> hard to find people

> people will never be matched perfectly