AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Standardisation means keeping everything the same for all participants so that the investigation is fair. For example, consider the instructions that are given to the participants. In order to ensure that all of the participants get precisely the same instructions, the experimenter should write them down.

Detailed explanation-2: -Standardisation is the process of creating, issuing and implementing standards. A standard is a document, established by consensus and approved by a recognised body. It provides rules, guidelines or characteristics for activities or their results so that they can be repeated.

Detailed explanation-3: -The principal aims of standardization were defined some years ago by the ISO committee for the Study of the Principles of Standardization (code name ISO/STACO) as the promotion of: 1. Overall economy in terms of human effort, materials, power etc. in the production and exchange of goods.

Detailed explanation-4: -The goal of standardization is to enforce a level of consistency or uniformity to certain practices or operations within the selected environment. An example of standardization would be the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to which all companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges must adhere.

Detailed explanation-5: -Standardization is critical to scientists and regulators to ensure the quality and interoperability of research processes, as well as the safety and efficacy of the attendant research products.