Methods of Developmental Research

Methods of Developmental Research

Observational Study

Read Pg 465- 2 mins

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Observations fall into two broad categories structured and

Multiple Choice

Naturalistic observations have issues with

• Ethics

• Reliability

• Ecological Validity

• Coding

Multiple Choice

Ainsworth used both naturalistic and structured observations using the Strange Situation Experiment

• True

• False

Open Ended

How can observations produce both quantitative and qualitative data?

Questionnaires and Interviews

Read Pg 466- Section 1- 3 mins

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is at the core of self report methods

Multiple Choice

Social Desirability affects

• Validity

• Reliability

• Integrity

Open Ended

How does recording help the interviewer in developmental research

Open Ended

Differentiate social desirability bias and demand characteristics

Cross Cultural Research

Pg 466-467- 5 minutes

Multiple Select

Cross cultural research helps avoid (can choose more than one)

• Cultural Bias

• Universality of features

• Reliability of findings

• All of the above

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Logidunital studies avoid the

effect

Multiple Select

Which is more expensive to conduct

• Longitudinal studies

• Cross sectional studies

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Dropping out of participants in longitudinal studies is called

Open Ended

Compare the benefits and disadvantages of longitudinal studies over cross sectional studies

Issues and Debates

Pg 468-469

Open Ended

What is the publication Bias? How does it affect meta analysis (Hint: Wider issues & debate)

Open Ended

Evaluate the ethical implications of researching with children