research methods

Research methods

Experimental method (including lab experiments)- research method using random assignment of subjects and the manipulation of variable in order to detemine cause and effect (Example lab experiment)

common way it is designed

• participants split into two groups
• one group is the experimental group who are intoduced to a change
• other group is the control group where no change  introduced to them

Evaluation

Strenghts

• cause and effect can be determined (deliberate manipulation of one variable while trying to keep all other variables conctant)
• allows precise control over variables
• control allows us to conclude the it is the independent variable nothings else influencing the dependent variable
• experiments can be replicated and if same results found the evidence can support the theory
• experimental method comsists of standarised procedure and measures which can easily be repeated

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