... dependant variable is not due to the independent variable. The independent variable in this experiment-"People's flashbulb memories" here we are manipulating the variable. The dependant variable is the outcome of that manipulation in this case is the "outcome of the questions we ask if they could remember the death or not". Method We chose the questionnaire method because it is easy to collect large amounts of data quickly and conveniently. So are experiment was easy to get participants to investigate on. We used the non-experimental method because it was easy to collect standardised data quickly. This method of collecting has disadvantages aswell, it lacks flexibility, it is based on self-report data and motivation levels bias it. The interview technique wasn't used but they rely on self-report data, which may be false. It is not very replicable, reliable or generalisable. It is difficult to quantify and analyse. It takes up a lot ...

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