Research Methods (Chapter 3)

Question 1

What are Methods for Collecting Data?

Answer 1

Observation ( structured/unstructured), survey/interview, standardized tests, & clinical interviews/case studies

Question 2

What is Involved in Observation?

Answer 2

Lab, naturalistic, participants

Question 3

What are the Types of Observation?

Answer 3

Structured & unstructured

Question 4

What are the Advantages of Observation?

Answer 4

Provides good description of behavior, leads to global hypotheses, & no unnatural settings

Question 5

What are the Disadvantages of Observation?

Answer 5

Lack of control & inability to explain cause & effect