Research Methods Flashcards
1
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Aim
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The researchers area of interest - what they are looking at (eg to investigate helping behaviour)
2
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Bar chart
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A graph that shows the data in the form of categories (eg behaviours observed) that the researcher wishes to compare
3
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Behavioural categories
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Key behaviours or collections of behaviour that the researcher conducting the observation will pay attention to and record
4
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Case study
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In depth investigation of a single person, group or event, where data is gathered from a variety of sources and by using several different methods (eg observations & interviews)
5
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Pilot studies
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Pilot studies are small-scale trial versions of proposed studies
designed to test their effectiveness and identify potential issues.
