Perspectives and Practices

Question 1

Empirical Evidence

Answer 1

Evidence gained and verified through objective observation, measurement, and experimentation

Question 2

The Scientific Method

Answer 2

Theories -> Hyposthesis -> Research and Observations -> Theories

Question 3

Case Study

Answer 3

Examines one individual or social unit depth in the hope that the findings can be generalized

Question 4

Survey

Answer 4

Asking people to respond to a series of questions or to report on their behavior

Question 5

Naturalistic Observation

Answer 5

Observing and recording behavior as it occurs in its natural setting

Question 6

Ethics

Answer 6

Informed consent must be given, and participation must be voluntary

Students may not be coerced into research participation

Deception can be employed only under certain conditions

Personal information about research participants must remain confidential

Information about the study must be provided to participants, who should also be debriefed