Other Methods & Non-experimental

Question 1

Longitudinal

Answer 1

a study involving repeated observations 0f the same participant over a long period of time. The same participant, so participant extraneous variables are reduced.

Question 2

Cross Sectional

Answer 2

observes a participant in a setting at one point in time

Question 3

Twin Studies

Answer 3

used when investigating the development of abilities over a life span -nature versus nurture debate

Question 4

Adoption Studies

Answer 4

comparing the traits of a child with their biological and adoptive parents, in order to observe the effects of genetics and the environment.