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1
Q

what was the research method for milgram?

A

controlled observation

NO IV

2
Q

where did the study take place?

A

Yale university

3
Q

what were the controls?

A

who is teacher and learner.

how data gathered (one way mirror)

4
Q

what was the sample for milgram?

A

volunteer (self selected)

5
Q

what was the sample criteria?

A

paid $4.50

40 men aged between 20-50

from new haven

6
Q

what were the participants told?

A

study is on memory and learning

7
Q

procedure

A

participant reads paired words to learner

if answered incorrectly, press lever for electric shock

at 300v the learner pounded on the wall then was silent

3 wrong answers for every correct one

8
Q

when would the procedure end?

A

if participant refused or reached 450v

9
Q

who was involved in the experiment?

A

experimenter = biology teacher

learner = 47 yr old accountant

teacher = participant

= fixed !

10
Q

qualitative results?

A

signs of stress = stuttering

signs of relief = mopping brows

11
Q

quantitative results?

A

100% went to 300v

65% went to 450v