1. Type of Study: (1 phrase) Which type of study would you recommend to test this hypothesis? Complete this title: "Funny People: A Laboratory Experiment or A Field Study" 2. Suitability: (1 paragraph) Explain why this type of study is more suitable than the other type of experimental study. Explain in terms
replicability) versus authenticity of the information (similarity to real world situations)
value of the information (reliability and
3. Subject Groups: (1 paragraph) How will you determine subject groups? What subject pool will they come from? How will they be divided?
4. Procedure: (1 paragraph) Describe the experimental procedure for collecting data on the dependent variable. How are the different subject groups treated? Where and how would
you observe the behavior?
5. Conclusion: (1 paragraph) Summarize the overall advantages to using the type of experimental study that you choose, Mention any drawbacks. The summary should include
something about the suitability of this type of study, and the quality of the information obtained,
The Study