A cognitive psychologist is designing a naturalistic observation to investigate whether working in an open-plan office environment, compared to a private cubicle, affects the job satisfaction of software engineers. The researcher wants to ensure that the study meets the criteria of a science by being objective.
Define what is meant by 'objectivity' in psychological research.
638 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Methods. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.