2.2 descriptive or qualitative methods

Question 1

what is a descriptive method?

Answer 1

research methods designed for making careful, systematic observations

Question 2

case study

Answer 2

in-depth analysis of the behavior of one individual or a small group of people

Question 3

advantages:
_____ source
less ____ concerns

Answer 3

useful
ethical

Question 4

limitations:

Answer 4

• limited generalizability

Question 5

how do we evaluated case studies? BIOT

Answer 5

• background records
• interviews with relevant personnel
• observation
• tests: personality, cognitive, brain imaging

Question 6

define naturalistic observation

Answer 6

in-depth study of a phenomenon in its natural setting
(Note: can be overt or covert. If overt, there may be biases eg social desirability or Hawthorne. If overt, think of ethical implications)

Question 7

advantages and limitations of naturalistic observation

Answer 7

+ helpful for developing hypotheses

• other methods to test bc no IV manipulated

Question 8

Survey

Answer 8

participants are asked the same series of questions

Question 9

ad / lim of survey

Answer 9

+ test large group
+ info quickly received, little expense

• generalizability
• bias: self-reporting (Note: depends on what type of question it is)

Question 10

what makes a good survey?

Answer 10

sample: specific group u want to collect data from, e.g. all freshmen from X school

population: entire group of where the sample is taken, e.g. all students at X school