Psychology Research Methods - Self report and Case Study Video 3

What do overt study methods involve?

• Participants control the study

• Only the researcher knows the study is happening

• Participants know they are being studied

• Participants are unaware they are being studied

What is a potential downside of overt methods?

• Easier to obtain consent

• Participants might change their behavior

• Reduces ethical concerns

• Participants may behave naturally

What are covered study methods characterized by?

• Participants' awareness of the study

• High ethical concerns

• Participants controlling the variables

• Genuine behavior from participants

What does participant methods involve?

• Researcher being part of the sample

• Observing from a distance

• Using only non-human subjects

• Studying without a hypothesis

What is a benefit of nonparticipant methods?

• Guarantees ethical approval

• Enables control over the study environment

• Prevents judgment clouding

• Allows for direct interaction with participants

What is true about controlled methods?

• They can lack ecological validity

• The researcher has no control over variables

• They occur in natural settings

• They ensure genuine behavior

What is a disadvantage of questionnaires?

• They are time-consuming

• Answers may not be truthful

• They can only be sent online

• Only qualitative data is collected

What type of interview allows for follow-up questions?

• Unstructured

• Semi-structured

• Non-structured

• Structured

What is a characteristic of case studies?

• They involve large groups

• Offer in-depth qualitative data

• Are mainly used for quantitative research

• Cannot be applied to unique cases

What is a potential issue with applying findings from case studies?

• They are too general

• They are based on large samples

• Applicability to the whole population is questionable

• They lack detailed information