field experiment:

Cards (3)

  • researcher  still manipulates the IV  and record effects on the DV but conducted in real life setting
  • strength:
    • High ecological validity 
    • Behaviour more valid and authentic 
  • weakness:
    • Less control over extraneous variables
    • Harder to replicate them because they are less controlled 
    • Possible unethical issues if ppts are unaware they are being studied