M1L4.2: Research Methods in Psychology

Question 1

Psychologists use several research strategies to investigate a?

Answer 1

phenomenon

Question 2

This method aims to discover the effect of an independent variable to a dependent variable

Answer 2

Experimental method

Question 3

This method is similar to experimental except that random sampling is not possible

Answer 3

Quasi-experimental method

Question 4

This method aims to determine whether 2 or more variables are associated or having a relationship.

Answer 4

Correlation method

Question 5

This method investigates a phenomenon in its natural setting.

Answer 5

Naturalistic observation method

Question 6

This method use questionnaire or interview method to obtain data.

Answer 6

Survey method

Question 7

This method aims to obtain biography of person or group being studied.

Answer 7

Case histories or case studies

Question 8

This method studies written records, statistical archives, and physical traces of human beings instead of their actual behavior are
systematically studied.

Answer 8

Archival research

Question 9

Name the Research Methods used in Psychology (8)

Answer 9

1.) Experimental method
2.) Quasi-experimental method
3.) Correlation method
4.) Naturalistic observation method
5.) Survey method
6.) Case histories or case studies
7.) Archival research