Psychology GCSE
Laboratory experiments and control
What Laboratory experiments and control means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Laboratory experiments and control
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A study carried out in a controlled setting, not necessarily a literal laboratory, where the researcher manipulates the IV and controls extraneous variables.
Topics that use Laboratory experiments and control
- Research methods (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Allocation of participants to conditions
- Alternative hypothesis
- Bias
- Bias in participant selection
- BPS ethical guidelines for research
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Control of participant variables
- Control of variables
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