Unit 2: Research Review Short

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

The advantage of this descriptive method of research is that it yields a great deal of detailed descriptive information and they are very useful in forming a hypothesis

• Case Study
• Survey
• Observational
• Correlational
• Experiments

The advantage of this descriptive method of research is that it creates an immense amount of data to be gathered quickly and inexpensively.

• Survey
• Observational
• Correlational
• Experiments
• Case Study

Method of intense study of just one individual:

• Naturalistic Observation

• Experimental Study

• Case Study

• Survey

A type of observation conducted in the participants' normal environment without interference from the researchers.

• Controlled observation

• Naturalistic observation

Cardinal rule of naturalistic observation:

• Setting up dependent and independent variables

• Research and find enough participants

• Not disturbing participants in the study

• Getting enough different age groups for study