Experimentation 1

What is empirical cycle? What are steps (be able to draw them)?

What sections are typical for an empirical report? How do these
tie to the stages of the empirical cycle?

What sections are there typically in an (empirical) methods
section?

Why are empirical studies important for science and practice?
Why is this more than just for psychology

Why is early writing important?

Why is it often incorrect to “start” with data analysis (e.g., as in
some big data approaches)

What are: manipulation, causality, validity (4 types), confounds &
control, (in-)dependent variable, factor, condition, level, withinand
between-subjects, counterbalancing….

What are the “three pillars” that underpin good experiments? And
why is each pillar important and relevant?(Cairns)

What is the main idea of “new experimentalism”?(Cairns)

What is the role of experiments beyond testing theory (see text
around Hacking, 1983 quote)(Cairns)

Why is prediction central to good experiments?(Cairns)

Why is causality important? And how is this achieved in
experiments?(Cairns)

What is meant with “GIGO”?(Cairns)

What is (in-)dependent variable?(Cairns)

What are 4 types of validity and why is each important? What are
compromises for each type?(Cairns)

What are ways to control for confounds?(Cairns)

How do high ecological validity and experimental control relate?(Cairns)

There are more questions on Cairns on the slides