location of research

• What is the most scientific way to conduct research?

  Conducting research in a laboratory
• What is a psychology laboratory primarily equipped for?

  Scientific research and measurement
• Where is field research conducted?

  Outside of a laboratory in natural settings
• Name three locations where field research can occur.

  Shopping centres, trains, hospitals
• How can you distinguish between laboratory and field research?

  By who goes to whom for research
• What has allowed researchers to access participants online?

  The internet and social networking tools
• What types of research are commonly conducted online?

  Questionnaires and experimental research
• What are the advantages of conducting research in a laboratory?

  • Easier measurement of research variables
  • Better control of confounding variables
  • Easier replication of research
  • Access to specialized equipment
• What are the disadvantages of conducting research in a laboratory?

  • Participants may exhibit artificial behavior
  • Some behaviors can't be studied in labs
  • Limited access to certain populations
• What are the advantages of conducting field research?

  • Minimizes artificial nature of research
  • Participants behave more naturally
  • Examines behavior in diverse contexts
• What are the disadvantages of conducting field research?

  • Harder to measure research variables
  • Difficult to control confounding variables
  • Limited access to specialized equipment
• What are the advantages of conducting research online?

  • Access to a larger participant pool
  • Cost-effective research methods
  • Quicker data analysis
• What are the disadvantages of conducting research online?

  • Limited research methods available
  • Ethical issues with consent and debriefing
  • Difficulty ensuring valid consent
• How many completed responses did Nosek et al collect in their research?

  1.5 million completed responses
• What ethical issues arise in online research?

  Consent and protection from harm
• What guidance does the British Psychological Society offer?

  Conducting online research ethically