Primary Quantitative Methods - Laboratory Experiments Flashcards
1
Q
What does an experiment test?
A
A hypothesis
2
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
A hypothesis is a statement the researcher thinks may be true but has not yet been tested
3
Q
What type of environment do laboratory experiments create?
A
A controlled environment and take two groups that are alike
4
Q
What are the two groups in a laboratory experiment?
A
Control group
Experimental group
5
Q
How do researchers alter variables in a laboratory experiment?
A
Alter an independent variable in the experimental group to see if the dependent variable being tested changes
6
Q
Why is an unnatural environment not valid?
A
An unnatural environment is not true to everyday life
7
Q
What is the hawthorn effect?
A
Hawthorne effect - people change their behaviour because they know they are being watched (less valid)
