Research Methods 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? PsychologyResearch methods and techniquesASAQA Created by: NaomiCreated on: 16-11-13 16:02 Name 3 types of experiment Lab, Field and Natural 1 of 8 What is an experiment? The researcher MANIPULATES the IV and then measures the DV, allows us to study cause and effect 2 of 8 What is a lab experiment? Takes place in an ARTIFICIAL environment where varibales can be easily controlled 3 of 8 Advantage of a lab experiment (1) Can be easily replicted (high in RELIABILITY) 4 of 8 Advantage of a lab experiment (2) Less likely to be affected by extraneous variables, IV is the only impact on DV (high in INTERNAL VALIDITY) 5 of 8 Disadvantage of a lab experiment (1) Artificial environment, more prone to demand characteristics (lowers INTERNAL VALIDITY) 6 of 8 Disadvantage of a lab experiment (2) Artificial environment, low in ECOLOGICAL VALIDITY and MUNDANE REALISM 7 of 8 Example of a lab experiment Milgram, Study of Obedience 8 of 8
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