What is the experimental method of research?
Experimental researchers manipulate variables, randomly assign participants to various conditions and seek to control other influences. What do I need to consider when doing experiments? • Experimental research in psychology involves defining a research problem, describing a hypothesis, describing the process to be followed, gathering data, analyzing the data, reporting the findings, and stating conclusions in relation to the hypothesis. • Prepare your experiment in advance. Practise your procedure. Be sure that you have all of the materials necessary to conduct the experiment. • Seek permission to conduct research. Does the participant(s) know that you are conducting an experiment? Do you have his/her written permission? • Is the experiment safe? Will the participants suffer any physical, mental or emotional anguish? If so, do not perform the experiment . • Discuss the experiment with your teacher. Your teacher will be able to guide and assist you to ensure that the experimental proce
