research methods

Question 1

7 research methods

Answer 1

primary data
secondary data
cross sectional
longitudinal
meta-analysis
case studies
cross cultural

Question 2

primary data

Answer 2

• directly by researcher
• up to date info
• high reliability
• time consuming

Question 3

secondary data

Answer 3

• evidence by other researchers
• quicker
• unaware of validity and reliability

Question 4

cross sectional data

Answer 4

• ppts diff age same time
• less time consuming
• individual differences
• cohort effect

Question 5

cohort effect

Answer 5

research result is impacted by the characteristics of the cohorts

Question 6

longitudinal data

Answer 6

• measured over specific time period at certain intervals
• time consuming
• high attrition rates

Question 7

meta-analysis

Answer 7

• statistical data from multiple studies
• identify common effect
• improves estimates
• only selection of studies (bias)
• research aims and methodologies can be somewhat different

Question 8

case studies

Answer 8

• descriptive research fro analysis of group or person
• good/specific/detailes
• not generalisable
• does not conduct empirical research

Question 9

cross cultural

Answer 9

• study of behaviour and mental processes under different cultural conditions
• establish behaviour patterns
• highlights bio cause of AN
• subjectivity so lacks validity