Psychology

Psychology
Introducing key terms Location of research

WJEC EDUQAS

Read the words and discuss what you think they might mean before revealing the definition.

Conducting research in a laboratory environment — A location of research where scientific research and measurement can be taken using specialist/large equipment. Conditions and variables are controlled, and procedures are standardised.

Conducting research in the field — A location of research outside of the laboratory, in a natural setting e.g. school, hospital, workplace etc. It has lower levels of control over confounding variables than the laboratory, but can still utilise a standardised procedure.

Conducting research on-line — A location of research where participants are accessed via the internet/social networks/mobile apps etc. Often involves questionnaires but can also be experimental, correlational etc.