Methods of research and experiments

What is a case study?

• A in-depth analysis of a group, cohort or phenomenon that is uses 1 or more method of research. Usually longitudinal

• A set of standardised questions that are asked face to face

• An indepth study of a large sample done in a days time

• Watching and recording behaviour of a group from a distance

1. What is participant observation?

• A) The observer avoids direct involvement
• B) The researcher explains their research intention
• C) The researcher joins in the activities of the group
• D) The researcher keeps their real identity secret

2. Which observation method involves keeping a distance from the research group?

• A) Participant observation
• B) Non-participant observation
• C) Overt observation
• D) Covert observation

3. What is overt observation?

• A) The researcher keeps their real identity secret
• B) The observer avoids direct involvement
• C) The participants are aware that they are being obsereved

• D) The researcher joins in the activities of the group

4. What is covert observation?

• A) The observer avoids direct involvement
• B) The participants are not aware that they are being observed

• C) The researcher explains their research intention
• D) The researcher joins in the activities of the group

What is a structured interview?

• Standardised questions given to all pps

• Random questions given to all pps

• Some standardised questions, some are not standardised

• Questions are made up throughout the interview

What is a quasi-experiment?

• An experiment where there is a naturally occurring DV

• A study conducted a highly controlled environment

• An experiment where there is a naturally occurring IV

• A study conducted in a natural setting

What is a lab experiment?

• An experiment where there is a naturally occurring DV

• A study conducted a highly controlled environment

• An experiment where there is a naturally occurring IV

• A study conducted in a natural setting

What is a field experiment?

• An experiment where there is a naturally occurring DV

• A study conducted a highly controlled environment

• An experiment where there is a naturally occurring IV

• A study conducted in a natural setting