Research Methods

This research method is a descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles

• Case Study
• Survey
• Observational
• Correlational
• Experiments

This research method is a technique for ascertaining the self – reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group.

• Survey
• Observational
• Correlational
• Experiments
• Case Study

This is a method of research where an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable).

• Experiments
• Case Study
• Survey
• Observational
• Correlational

What does it mean to draw conclusions?

• make a guess

• test a theory to see if it is true

• try something new

• use data to make an assumption/theory

What is replication?

• cloning the scientist who first did an experiment

• doing an experiment for the first time

• doing an experiment again and getting different results

• Doing an experiment again and getting the same results

What are two methods of surveying?

• tests and interviews

• experiments and questionnaires

• interviews and questionnaires

• case studies and experiments

What is a target population?

• the whole group you want to study or describe

• the population that is practicing for the Hunger Games

• population inside the classroom

• part of the group you want to study or describe

What is a sample in research?

• the whole target population

• a piece of food you get to try

• an educated guess

• only part of the target population

What is bias?

• a predisposition to a certain point of view despite what the facts suggest

• believing the facts, despite one's opinion

• listening to opinions of politicians

• believing in childhood myths

The Naturalistic-Observation Method takes place...

• with a mouse

• in a house

• in the field

• in a lab