lab experiment
a place where research is conducted under highly controlled extraneous variables and IV is manipulated
Quasi
an experiment that compares groups to see the effect of something but the groups are not randomly assigned
Field
an experiment carried out in a real life natural setting the IV is still being manipulated
online
experiment online normally through surveys or questionnaires
Lab experiment advantages
high controlled over variables
replicability
ethical oversight (strict ethical guidelines )
lab experiments disadvantages
low ecological validity
ethical issues
limited data to collect
field advantages
high ecological validity
reduced demand on characteristics
study social behaviour
pratical application
field disadvantages
less control over variables
ethical issues (privacy)
replicability challenges
data collection limitations
what is meant by data collection limitations
Harder to collect accurate reliable data
Online data advantages
large diverse sample
cost effective
flexible design
convenient for participants
Online disadvantages
low experimental control
technical issues dishonest response
sample bias
Quasi advantages
Real world relevance
ethical advantages
opens up more research opportunities
Quasi disadvantages
no random allocation
harder to establish cause and effect
limited control
