Non-Experimental Research Methods

Question 1

Case studies

Answer 1

in-depth, direct behavioural observation of a single person; Phineas Gage

Question 2

Non-experimental research methods

Answer 2

Researchers don’t manipulate variables; observe and describe variables and note their relationship to one another - cannot determine causation

Question 3

Surveys

Answer 3

Self-reported data from randomly selected participants; generally standardised questionnaires

Question 4

Correlational Studies

Answer 4

Finding relationships between two variables (not causation)

Question 5

Archival Research

Answer 5

Previously collected research in a form allowing systematic studying

Question 6

Types of Archival Research

Answer 6

Jones (2010) - public and private documents, mass media, physical non-verbal materials (art etc), social science archives

Question 7

Behavioral variables used in correlational studies

Answer 7

Assess the degree and type of relationship between two variables; used when experimental interference would be unethical