types of experiment

• What are the different types of experiments discussed?

  Lab, field, natural, and quasi experiments
• Why might terminology in research methods be intimidating?

  Because many terms are unfamiliar to beginners
• How should you approach watching the research methods videos?

  • Watch once without notes
  • Watch again to take notes
• What is a laboratory experiment?

  An experiment with full control over variables
• What is the role of the independent variable in a lab experiment?

  It is the factor that changes between conditions
• What is the dependent variable in a lab experiment?

  It is the variable that is measured
• How does changing the independent variable affect the dependent variable?

  It allows measurement of cause and effect
• What is high internal validity in lab experiments?

  It means the observed effect is real
• What is a disadvantage of lab experiments regarding ecological validity?

  They may not generalize to real-world settings
• What does mundane realism refer to in lab experiments?

  Tasks may not reflect real-world activities
• What are demand characteristics in lab experiments?

  Participants change behavior due to expectations
• What is a field experiment?

  An experiment conducted in a natural setting
• What is the strength of field experiments regarding external validity?

  They allow for more naturalistic behavior
• What is mundane realism in field experiments?

  Tasks are more likely to be real-world tasks
• How do field experiments address demand characteristics?

  Participants are often unaware of the study
• What is a disadvantage of field experiments regarding control?

  They lack control over extraneous variables
• What is a natural experiment?

  The researcher measures changes in naturally occurring variables
• What is a strength of natural experiments regarding ethical concerns?

  They allow research in ethically sensitive areas
• Why do natural experiments have high external validity?

  Changes occur naturally in real life
• What is a disadvantage of natural experiments regarding cause and effect?

  Less certainty about cause and effect relationships
• What is a quasi experiment?

  An experiment without random assignment to conditions
• What is a strength of quasi experiments?

  They allow study of existing groups
• What is a disadvantage of quasi experiments regarding confounding variables?

  Differences beyond group membership may exist
• What resources are available for further study on research methods?

  Psych boost workbook and tutorial videos
• How can patrons support the development of the research methods unit?

  By contributing on Patreon for resources
• What is the purpose of the psych boost workbook?

  To cover all compulsory units in psychology
• What is the benefit of supporting Psy boost on Patreon?

  It allows for part-time teaching and resource creation
• What is the focus of the next research methods video?

  Observations in psychological research