Materials

Question 1

What are the three types of material used?

Answer 1

• Standardised instructions (A set of isntructions to read before an experiment)
• Debriefing statement (A finalising paragraph to explain true aims, solve ethical issues etc)
• Consent form (A form in which a participant can willingly agree to participate)

Question 2

What should standardised instructions include?

Answer 2

• The right to withdraw
• A promise of confidentiality
• Signiature of researcher
• Comprehensive information
• Researcher information
• An aim (may be deception)
• Explanations of key terminology
• Tell participants content and length of experiment
• Opportunity to ask questions

Question 3

What should a debriefing statement include?

Answer 3

• The right to withhold results
• The true aims (if deception is used)
• A thank you for participants
• An explanation of what the other experimental group participated in
• Reassurance that behaviour is normal
• Use of non-technical language