Luokat: Kaikki - correlation - observation - survey - experimental

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5 Research Methods

Research methods encompass various techniques to gather data and derive insights. Surveys are instrumental in collecting self-reported data through interviews or questionnaires, though they are limited by the accuracy of the respondents'

5 Research Methods

5 Research Methods (Nermeen)

Survey

Most favourite bird seed?
-Relies self-report method -poor memory -Question may misunderstood -description not explanatory
-Assess attitudes variety subjects -Collecting difficult to observe directly data
-not involve direct observation -inferences behaviour by collecting data using interviews/ questionnaires

Correlation

Marriage slows cancer deaths?
not prove causation
used when impractical/unethical
-non experimental -Mathematical technique summarizes data -Determines degree, direction 2 or more variables -measures variables' behaviour

Case Study

What happens when person loses own age track
-descriptive not explanatory -cause-effect conclusion can'y drawn -not represent general population
get detailed contextual view particular phenomena
-Non experimental, descriptive type -In depth descriptive record by outside observer -record individual's experiences/ behaviours

Naturalistic Observation

Raptors Capable hunting packs?
-Behaviour described not explained -take great time
Observe normal setting rather artificial/ limited
-observe behaviour/ phenomenon -natural setting

experimental

Example
Effects Post-event Information memory
Limitations
-only used when practical,ethical -not exactly reflect complex real world
Strengths
Detect cause-effect relationships
Definition
-Manipulationg independent variable -see any changes dependent variable