RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND ETHICS
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They are naturalistic.
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Consent is often not required
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The studies have high ecological validity.
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They are easily replicated.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following is not an advantage of field experiments? They are naturalistic.
Detailed explanation-2: -While an advantage of a field experiment is to capture behaviors and reactions occurring in a natural setting, it is also a double-edged sword in that it can be “messy.” In other words, more confounding factors are introduced in a field experiment than experiments carried out in the laboratory.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lack of control brings problem of extraneous variables. Difficult to replicate. Difficult to record data accurately.
Detailed explanation-4: –Field experiments generally yield results with higher ecological validity than laboratory experiments, as the natural settings will relate to real life.
Detailed explanation-5: -Which of the following is an advantage of field experiments over experiments conducted in a laboratory? Field experiments can better replicate natural conditions.