Chapter 4

Question 1

In depth examination of one target; often the first step in theory building

Answer 1

Case Studies

Question 2

Advantages of Case Studies

Answer 2

1. Can gather lots of information and variety
2. Early insight
3. Study rare phenomena

Question 3

Disadvantages of case Studies

Answer 3

1. Poor generalizing

2. Can’t test causality

Question 4

Examines whether or not two (or more) variables are related

Answer 4

Correlational Studies

Question 5

Advantages of Correlational Studies

Answer 5

1. Easy to examine range and a large number
2. Few ethical constraints
3. Less resource intensive

Question 6

Disadvantages of Correlational Studies

Answer 6

1. No causal claims possible

2. Illusory correlations

Question 7

compare how change in variable A impacts variable B

Answer 7

Experimental Studies

Question 8

2 requirements of Experimental Studies

Answer 8

1. Manipulation of the variable

2. Control of all non-manipulated variables

Question 9

Advantages of Experimental Studies

Answer 9

1. examines causality

2. controls unwanted sources of variability

Question 10

Disadvantages of Experimental Studies

Answer 10

1. needs artificial conditions
2. resource intensive
3. numerous methodological constraints
4. numerous ethical concerns

Question 11

3 guiding ethical principles

Answer 11

1. Beneficence (no harm unless potential benefit)
2. Respect
3. Justice