The experimental method

The experimental methods

Experiments are one of the most useful research methods in psychology. The key types are laboratory and field experiments.

Lab experiments take place under controlled conditions(enviroments).

An advantage is it increases the level of control the reseachers will have.

A disadvantage is it reduces the level of control within the experiment.

Field experiments takes place in participants natural surroundingschool/workplace/home.

An advantage increases ecological validity by…