Research instrument: Most commonly-used techniques Flashcards
analyzing primary and secondary sources of data such as data from schools, churcher, public and private offices, hospitals, and government units
Documentary Analysis
-uses an interview schedule
-conducted individually or with a group
-thoughts and opinions are expressed more clearly
-unstructed(conversation),structed(well-defined questions), semi-structured( questions with follow-up probing)
Interview
-uses an observation guide/checklist
-active participation of the researcher
-quiet and inconspicuous manner
-structed (checklist or tool) and unstructed (narration)
Observation
-collection or physical data from subjects
-most accurate and objective
ex: BMI, mass, BP
Physiological Measures
-personality inventories
-projective techniques
Psychological Tests
-most commonly used instrument
-list of questions about a topic
-less expensive
-structed (closed) and unstructed (open)
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