Research Methods

Question 1

What must a study contain to be generalisable?

Answer 1

Internal validity and external validity

Question 2

What is meant by Reliability?

Answer 2

Produces consistent results (when repeated)

Question 3

Meaning of Validity

Answer 3

Accurately assess’s the construct it was meant to measure

Question 4

Quantitative research

Answer 4

Uses surveys, experiements to product data that can be quantified. Numeric and Objective.

Question 5

Qualitative research

Answer 5

Subjective, study of emotions or qualities. Uses people re-counts or experiences.

Question 6

Descriptive research

Answer 6

Opposed to experimental it describes phenomena that already exists (can’t experiment and determine causation)

Question 7

Case study

Answer 7

In depth analysis of a group or person

Question 8

Naturalistic Obsveration

Answer 8

observation in its natural setting (Outside lab) - no inteference

Question 9

Survey Research

Answer 9

Using questionaires or surveys for research

Question 10

Corelational Research

Answer 10

Investigating relationship between 2 variables