T3 Slide W6

Question 1

The Range of Research Methods (7)

Answer 1

• Cross-sectional research
• Longitudinal research
• Naturalistic observation research
• Case study research
• Archival research
• Survey research
• Experimental research

Question 2

Multiple Methods of Research Methods

Answer 2

• The complete understanding of any phenomenon requires experimental and non-experimental methods
• Frank & Gilovich (1988) hypothesised about Black Football Uniforms
• Could have used a qualitative Approach
• No single method of study is a perfect test of hypothesis
• If we use several methods and get the same result the hypothesis can more confidently considered sound

Question 3

Tests

Answer 3

• Tools that assess behaviour
• they measure individual differences
  
  • • Intelligence
  • • Personality
  • • Memory
  • • Leadership
  • • Problem-solving
• Differentiate people from one another reliably
• focus on the same topic but utilises different approaches

Question 4

Group vs Individual Tests

Answer 4

Group Tests

• Useful in assess a candidates style of problem solving
• valuable in reducing costs as it is generally used for screening
• may result in more measurement error
• performance test assess

Question 5

Speed vs Power tests

Answer 5

• Speed tests have rigid & demanding time limits
• Provide variablity among candidates
• Issue of relevance to job
• May increase the risk of legal challenges
• Power tests have no rigid limits

Question 6

Some important test issues to consider

Answer 6

• How will the test be administered
• Standardised?
• What is the nature of the behaviour? Cognitive, social etc
• Is it self report?
• observational, performance or peer ratings
• Will it be timed?
• Subjective or Objective
• Individual or group?
• Closed, ope, recall or recognition?