research - observations Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
laboratory experiments
A
tested in controlled environment and focuses on independant and dependent variables
2
Q
field experiments
A
tested in the real world
3
Q
laboratory strengths
A
highly reliable
4
Q
laboratory weaknesses
A
artificiality
hawthorne affect - the knowledge your in an experiment can change the behaviour
concert- often involve deception
5
Q
field strengths
A
more validity
no hawthorne affect
6
Q
field weaknesses
A
no consent
limited application
less control of variables
