Investigation Methodologies

Question 1

Controlled experiment

Answer 1

• Type of investigation
• The effect of the IV on the DV is tested
• While aiming to control all other variables

Question 2

Case study

Answer 2

• An investigation of a particular activity, behaviour, event or problem
• That contains a real or hypothetical situation
• Includes real-world complexities

Question 3

Correlational study

Answer 3

• Type of non-experimental study
• Researchers observe + measure the relationship between two or more variables
• Without any active control or manipulation of them

Question 4

Classification + indentification

Answer 4

• An investigation
• Involves arranging phenomena, objects or events into manageable sets
• And recognising phenomena as belonging to a particular set or part of a new or unique set

Question 5

Fieldwork

Answer 5

• Type of investigation
• Involves collecting info through observing and interacting with a selected environment

Question 6

Literature Review

Answer 6

• Type of investigation
• Involves collating and analysing secondary data findings and viewpoints

Question 7

Modelling

Answer 7

• Type of investigation
• In which a physical or conceptual model is constructed and/or manipulated to simulate a system