Types of Research

Researchers conduct in-depth investigations of individuals or small groups.

• Testing Method

• Case-Study Method

• Longitudinal Method

• Cross-Sectional Method

A group of participants is observed over an extended period of time.

• Testing Method

• Case-Study Method

• Longitudinal Method

• Cross-Sectional Method

Researchers compare the differences and similarities of among different people in different age groups at a given time.

• Testing Method

• Case-Study Method

• Longitudinal Method

• Cross-Sectional Method

Participants are observed in a controlled setting.

• Naturalistic Observation Method

• Laboratory- Observation Method

• Survey Method

• Experimental Method

People respond to a series of questions about a particular subject.

• Naturalistic Observation Method

• Laboratory- Observation Method

• Survey Method

• Experimental Method

Qualitative research is all about data and numbers

• True
• False

An example of qualitative research is when a group of teenagers are asked about how they feel about a film

• True
• False

Descriptive research provides an accurate portrayal of a class or a particular individual situation or group.

• True

• False

Quantitative research requires non-numerical data.

• True

• False

Qualitative research involves measurement of data.

• True

• False