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Testing Method |
Several types of tests measure variouselements of human behavior such as abilities,interests, and personality. Adv: Convenient method for researchers togain insight to certain aspects of an individual’s abilities and behaviorDis: Does not always provide a completerepresentation of an individual’s true abilitiesor personality. Dis: Does not always provide a completerepresentation of an individual’s true abilitiesor personality. |
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Case-Study Method |
Researchers conduct in-depth investigationsof individuals or small groups. Provides insight into specific cases Dis:May focus on isolated circumstances or eventsthat cannot be replicated. People interviewed in case studies may distorttheir past experiences Researchers may unintentianally encouragepeople to answer questions a certain way |
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Longitudinal Method |
A group of participants are observed atintervals over an extended period of time. Adv: Enables researchers to see howindividuals change over time. Time-consuming and expensiveParticipants may not be available for the durationof the study |
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Cross-Sectional Method |
Researchers compare the differences andsimilarities among people in different agegroups at a given time. Adv: Less time-consuming than thelongitudinal method for studying changes overtime. Dis: Differences b/w the members of thesample can’t necessarily be attributed to ageor development |
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Naturalistic Observation Method |
Researchers observe the behavior of peopleor animals in their natural habitats. Adv: Enables researchers to witness thebehavior of people or animals in settings thatare not artificial. Dis: Researchers have no control over thesetting or the events that occur. |
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Laboratory-Observation Method |
Participants are observed in a laboratorysetting. Adv: Enables researchers to precisely controlcertain aspects of the study. Dis: Laboratories cannot duplicate real-lifeenvironments |
