Experiments (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the main advantage of field experiments over laboratory experiments?
What is the main advantage of field experiments over laboratory experiments?
Greater ecological validity
When should a directional hypothesis be used?
When should a directional hypothesis be used?
When strong evidence suggests an outcome
What is the independent variable (IV) in an experiment?
What is the independent variable (IV) in an experiment?
The variable manipulated by researcher
What is the main purpose of operationalisation?
What is the main purpose of operationalisation?
To make variables precise & specific
What is a confounding variable?
What is a confounding variable?
Extraneous variable that affects the DV
What technique controls for order effects in repeated measures designs?
What technique controls for order effects in repeated measures designs?
Counterbalancing
What does a double-blind procedure control for?
What does a double-blind procedure control for?
Experimenter & demand characteristics
What is the key feature of matched pairs design?
What is the key feature of matched pairs design?
Participants matched on key traits
Which type of validity refers to generalising findings to real-life situations?
Which type of validity refers to generalising findings to real-life situations?
Ecological validity
What is the main strength of laboratory experiments?
What is the main strength of laboratory experiments?
High control & can establish causality