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Research Methods
3 basic types |
1- Descriptive Research
2- Correlational Research 3- Experimental Research |
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Descriptive Research Name the 5 type styles |
1-Observation
2-Surveys and Interviews 3-Standardized tests 4-Case studies 5-Life-history records |
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Descriptive Research Define Observation |
Very Systematic
Observer must be unbiased, impartial and accurate Observation can occur in natural or lab environment STRENGTHS: can be done in a lab where variables are controlled WEAKNESS: if done in a lab, subject may not be natural |
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Descriptive Research Define Surveys and Interviews |
good interview involve concrete, specific, unambiguous questions and methods for chekcing accuracy
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Descriptive Research Define Standardized test |
Commercially prepared test that assess performance in different areas of concer; uniform procedures for administering and scoring; can compare to others
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Descriptive Research Define Case Studies |
An indepth look of an individual where unique situation cannot be duplicated.
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Descriptive Research Define Life-history records |
Gathering of lifelong chronology of evens which may include specific aspects of work, play, education, family.
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Correlational Research |
Not a causation style
Goal is to describe the strength of 2 events or characteristic. Ex do pt's w/good attitude get D/C faster? |
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Experimental Research |
This is a cause and effect type of reseach:
need at least one CONTROL GRP (treated equally except for independent variable) At least one EXPERIMENTAL GRP(whose experience is manipulated) INDEP variable-CAUSE (the manipulated factor that causes change) DEPENDENT variable-EFFECT (factor that is measured for change; it will change as indep var is manipulated) RANDOM ASSIGNMENT |
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TIME SPAN of RESEARCH
4 time spans |
1-Longitudinal
2-Cross-Sectional 3-Sequential 4-Cohort |
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TIME SPAN of RESEARCH
Define Longitudinal |
Long period, years.
Expensive Subjects drop out, die, etc BUT can provides a wealth of info |
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TIME SPAN of RESEARCH
Define Cross-Sectional |
Can use different aged groups and research is done fairly quickly, don't have to wait for subjects to age.
Not as costly, time effective But info is weak in showing how individuals change |
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Define Sequential |
Combination of longitudinal and cross-sectional:
expensive, time consuming, complex, BUT it provides info that cross-sectional or longitudinal can't provide alone |
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TIME SPAN of RESEARCH
Define Cohort |
Use subjects born around the same year, and have similar experiences, yet have different factors;like diff yrs of education, health, attidudes, child rearing practices, etc
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