Strengths and limitations of field experiments

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  • Created by: caitlinca
  • Created on: 11-03-17 15:00

Strengths and limitations of field experiments

Advantages

  • Causal relationships can be uncovered
  • Higher ecological validity than laboratory experiments
  • Less risk of demand characteristics

Disadvantages

  • Reduced control over extraneous variables
  • Often more time consuming

Evaluation

Overall, I think the strengths of using field experiments outweigh the disadvantages. I think this because even though there is a reduced control over extraneous variables, the high ecological validity reduces the risk of demand characteristics and therefore the risk of extraneous variables occurring in the first place. Also, it can uncover any causal relationships.

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