Research methods

Question 1

Quasi experiment

Answer 1

Involves the manipulation of an independent variable without the random assignment of participants to condition.

Pro: Useful when experiment is unethical
Con: must wait for IV to occur

Question 2

Observation

Answer 2

Using a prechosen method of recording necessary behaviour.

Pro: Get valid results
Con: difficult to know when and what to record.

Question 3

Questionnaire ( self report )

Answer 3

Set of written questions, made to collect information about a topic.

Pro: Standardised
Con: less detailed

Question 4

Interview ( self reported )

Answer 4

Structured interview are predetermined questions and semi structured interview has less structure

Pro: Standardised
Con : low reliability

Question 5

Content analysis

Answer 5

The analysis of content

Pro: not time consuming
Con: Observer bias

Question 6

Case study

Answer 6

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Question 7

Longitudinal study

Answer 7

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Question 8

Cross sectional study

Answer 8

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