research methods

Question 1

what is the IV

Answer 1

something you can change

Question 2

what is the DV

Answer 2

something you can measure

Question 3

what is an EV

Answer 3

anything other than the IV that may have an effect on the DV

Question 4

what is standardisation

Answer 4

using the same formalised procedures and instructions for all pps

Question 5

what are the experiment designs

Answer 5

independent groups

matched pairs

repeated measures

Question 6

what is one strength of independent groups

Answer 6

no problem with order effects as each pps only performs on other the tasks

Question 7

what is a limitation of independent groups

Answer 7

participant variables

Question 8

define independent groups

Answer 8

pps allocated into different groups where each group represents only one experiment group

Question 9

define matched pairs

Answer 9

pairs of participants are matched on variables that may effect the DV

one member goes to condition 1 the other to condition 2

Question 10

what is a strength of matched pairs

Answer 10

decreased order effects and demand characteristics

Question 11

what is a weakness of matched pairs

Answer 11

matching is difficult and time consuming

Question 12

define repeated measures

Answer 12

all pps take part in all conditions

Question 13

what is a weakness of repeated measures

Answer 13

order effects

can be overcome by counterbalancing

Question 14

what is a strength of repeated measures

Answer 14

controls pps variables