Research Design : Descriptive Designs

Question 1

Inductive Reasoning

Answer 1

coming up with ideas based on observations

Question 2

Deductive Reasoning

Answer 2

testing your ideas

Question 3

Cross-sectional

Answer 3

A study in which data is collected from multiple people (or a specific group of people) at one time
- easier, faster, cheaper

Question 4

Longitudinal

Answer 4

A study in which data is repeatedly collected from the same people over an extended period of time
- time consuming, cost more, drop out parts

Question 5

Case study

Answer 5

A type of study in where a description of an individual or small group of people is given
- consist of interviews/ observations
- Typically done to study rare or unusual conditions
- Can inspire later hypotheses

Question 6

Observational Studies

Answer 6

yield both qualitative and quantitative information
- focus on multiple ppl
- may take time to see certain behaviors

Question 7

Naturalistic observation

Answer 7

Observational research study in which behaviors are observed in their natural setting
- mostly qualitative results

Question 8

Systematic observation

Answer 8

Observational research study in which one or more specific variables, usually made in a precisely defined setting
- mostly quantitative results
- may miss interesting or important behaviors

Question 9

Observer Bias

Answer 9

wanting to yield observations that you want to be part of the results

Question 10

Coding System

Answer 10

A way of categorizing behaviors determined BEFORE the observations take place