Study Types - U8 D1 M3h

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

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

A separate part of the experiment where nothing is changed in order to see what would normally happen.

• control
• constant
• theory 
• model

The number of individual pieces of data collected in a survey or clinical trial. 

• sample size
• clinical trial
• scientific method
• hypothesis

A student wants to know the most liked professor at her college. Which type of study would be the most practical to obtain this information?

• a simulation
• an experiment 
• a survey
• an observation

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A test is conducted to test how different cleats change an athletes running speed.  Six different types of cleats are tested and the 100m run time is recorded.

• Experiment
• Investigation (but no experiment)
• Technology development

A study took random sample of adults and asked them about their bedtime habits. The data showed that people who drank a cup of tea before bedtime were more likely to go to sleep earlier than those who didn't drink tea.

• Observational Study

• Experimental Study