research methods

Question 1

KC of lab experiments

Answer 1

IV manipulated, DV measured, conducted in high controlled environments, ideally random assignment

Question 2

KC of field experiments

Answer 2

All characteristics of experiments apply, but conducted in natural settings

Question 3

KC of natural experiments

Answer 3

Conducted in a natural setting, not manipulated by researcher, only observe the impact of an event or situation on people who experienced it, researcher takes advantage of previously existing IV

Question 4

KC of Quasi experiments

Answer 4

IV is based on existing differences between people, the variable simply exists and is not manipulated. Resembles an experiment