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GCSE Psychology · key term
An experiment conducted in a controlled environment in which the researcher manipulates the independent variable.
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A research method in which the researcher manipulates an independent variable and measures a dependent variable in a controlled, artificial setting.
Revise: Choosing and Evaluating Research MethodsA laboratory experiment takes place in a controlled, artificial environment. It does not have to involve scientific equipment: a quiet room arranged for a memory task can be a laboratory setting.
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Use qualified conclusions: laboratory experiments usually offer greater control, but no experiment type automatically guarantees valid results.
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An experiment conducted in a controlled setting in which researchers manipulate an independent variable and measure its effect on a dependent variable.
The study was a laboratory experiment: the researchers controlled the gaming situation and measured behaviour afterwards. It used an independent-measures design, so different children experienced different conditions.
