Types of study Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is a pilot study?
A
Takes place before the experiment, a small scale trial run testing material, apparatus and procedures.
2
Q
What is a single blind study?
A
Participant doesn’t know which condition they are in but the experimenter does
3
Q
What is a double blind study?
A
Neither participant nor experimenter know which condition participant is in
4
Q
What does a single blind study reduce the chance of?
A
Demand characteristics
5
Q
What does a double blind study reduce the chances of?
A
Experimenter effects eg. Hinting at group
