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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'
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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
