Sampling

Question 1

Internal Validity

Answer 1

• Refers to how well a study measures what it sets out to measure at the start of the research

Question 2

Extreneous Variables

Answer 2

• Any controls/variables that could interfere with the behaviour that is being studied

Question 3

Situational Variables

Answer 3

• Any factors within the environment that can affect participants behaviour/results

*This could be noise, time of day, temperature etc

Question 4

Individual Differences

Answer 4

• Any differences between participants not accounted for

Question 5

Reasearcher Effects

Answer 5

• If the researcher acts differently to different participants/conditions (e.g. way instructions are delivered)
• It can influence different behaviours
• They should not give any cues to participants about what is expected of them that could encourage behaviours

Question 6

Demand Characteristics

Answer 6

• When the participant figures out the aim, so behaves in a way that they think the researcher wants to see
• Unatural behaviour

Question 7

Social Deirability

Answer 7

• When a participant bhaves in a way that makes them seem socially desirable and acceptable but this may not be their truthful behaviour