CH2 STUDYING GROUPS

Question 1

observing
without the participant’s knowledge

Answer 1

covert observation

Question 2

observing group behavior while
taking part in the social process

Answer 2

participant observation

Question 3

change in
behavior that occurs when
individuals know they are being
studied by researchers.

Answer 3

Hawthorne effect

Question 4

types of self-report measure

Answer 4

1. questionnaires
2. interviews

Question 5

different research methods in group dynamics

Answer 5

1. case studies
2. correlation studies
3. experimental studies

Question 6

a research method that involves examining, in as much
detail as possible, the dynamics of a
single group or individual

Answer 6

case studies

Question 7

a research method where the researcher manipulates at least
one variable by randomly assigning
participants to two or more different
conditions and measuring at least on
other variable.

Answer 7

experimental studies

Question 8

a research method where an investigator measures (but does not
manipulate) at least two variables
and then uses statistical procedures
to examine the strength and
direction of the relationship between
these variables.

Answer 8

correlational studies