Data Collection in Psychology

Question 1

Quantitative Research

Answer 1

• Closed-ended questions
• Numerical results
• Surveys
• Laboratory-based observation

Question 2

Qualitative Research

Answer 2

• Open-ended questions
• Descriptions and comparisons
• Interviews
• Naturalistic observation

Question 3

Surveys

Answer 3

a set of questions used on a sample of the population. Allows researchers to gather large amounts of data.

Question 4

data collection in psych

Answer 4

• Purpose: to study opinions, values, actions
• Random selection of people
• Should be objective (not influenced by personal feelings or behaviour)
• people should be confidential
• Uses a wide range of people
• Survey takers are informed of the purpose

Question 5

Experiments

Answer 5

help psychologists determine whether a causal relationship exists between two variables, such as a patient’s behaviour and mental health

Question 6

Case Studies

Answer 6

• an in depth study of a particular person or situation.
• Case studies in medicine may focus on an individual patient or sickness.
• Case studies in social science may focus on a child’s experience dealing with a parent’s divorce.