Overview of Experimental Research

Experimental studies – An overview and general issues: This resource provides a basic overview of the uses of experimental research design and terminology associated with it

Experimental Design – The following resources discusses aspect of experimental research designs and provides links to additional information.

Experimental Studies – The link below provides basic terminology related to experimental research, as well as links to examples of experimental research studies.

Experimental Research – The basic principles of experimental research and how it compares to other methods are described in this resource.

Steps in Experimental Research

Experimental Design – The following resource briefly describes the basic steps in experimental research and provides more detailed information about types of hypotheses and how to control variables.

The Basis of Conducting an Experiment – This resource outlines the steps involved in experimental research.

What is the Experimental Method? – The link below offers definitions and details about the stops in the experimental research process, as well as other resource links.

Experimental Research Methods – This PDF is a comprehensive guide to conducting experimental research with a detailed description of the steps involved in the process.

Types of Experimental Research Designs

Experimental Design - The following resource describes the experimental design options for placing subjects into groups.

Experimental Design – The link below explains the fundamentals of designing experimental research.

Experimental Studies – The resource below describes the four key elements of a typical true experimental design.

Research Designs – Provides an overview of experimental research and discusses the types of experimental designs.

Research Validity in Experimental Research

Experimental Validity – Provides an explanation of both internal and external validity, as well as threats to both.

Threats to Internal and External Validity – Contains a PowerPoint presentation that describes the threats to internal and external validity.

Internal Validity - Explains the importance of internal validity in experimental research.

Internal and External Validity – Contains a discussion of both types of validity, including threats and what can be done to increase it.

Sources of Error and Bias in Experimental Research

Experimental studies – An overview and general issues: This resource provides a basic overview of the uses of experimental research design and terminology associated with it.

Experimental Errors – Types of experimental errors are discussed, and examples are provided.

• http://www.digipac.ca/chemical/sigfigs/experimental_errors.htm
• http://www2.volstate.edu/Phy/PHYS2110-2120/experimental_error.htm

Types of Error – Describes the three main types of experimental error.

Biases in Experimental Design – Discusses several potential sources of bias in experimental research.

Identifying and Avoiding Bias in Research – Types of bias in experimental research are described.

Benefits and Limitations of Experimental Research

Advantaged and Disadvantages of Experimental Research – Briefly covers the advantages and disadvantages of experimental research and includes two informational videos.

Experimental Research – Discusses the basics of experimental research, including the benefits and limitations.

7 Advantages and Disadvantages of Experimental Research – Briefly covers the advantages and disadvantages of experimental research and includes two informational videos.

8 Predominant Advantages and Disadvantages of Experimental Research – Describes advantages and disadvantages of experimental research and provides supplemental videos.

Ethics & Experimental Research

Ethics for Experimental Research – Provides a comprehensive guide to the code of ethics for experimental research.

What is Ethics in Research and Why is It Important? ­Describes basic ethical principles and why they are important to the integrity of the research results.

What is an IRB and its Purpose? - What does IRB stand for? What is the purpose of an IRB and how does a researcher know when they need to use it?

Ethics in Research – The Web Center for Social Research Methods - Some of the key terminology associated with research ethics are described on this site, as well as a brief history of ethical considerations in research.

Ethical Issues in Conducting Research – The following link is PDF that offers a comprehensive discussion of ethical issues in conducting research.