Week 9

Question 1

Define non-experimental research

Answer 1

Non-experimental research – is research that lacks the manipulation of an independent variable.

Question 2

What are 2 types of non-experimental research?

Answer 2

1. Survey studies
2. relationship/difference studies

Question 3

What is the purpose of survey studies?

Answer 3

to obtain info about the prevalence, distribution, and interrelations of phenomena within a population.

Question 4

What are some examples of survey studies

Answer 4

descriptive, exploratory, comparative

Question 5

Describe survey studies

Answer 5

• Structured interview (face to face, telephone)
• Self-report (questionnaires, online surveys/computer-assisted)
• Usually, a large number of respondents

Question 6

What are survey advantages?

Answer 6

• Flexible and broad in scope
• Data can be collected in a number of ways.

Question 7

What are survey disadvantages?

Answer 7

• Data relatively superficial, rarely probes deeply into human complexities.
• Low response rates vs. number of participants needed.
• Limitations with self-report

Question 8

What is the purpose of relationship/difference studies

Answer 8

Purpose: to look at the relationships or differences between variables that can provide deeper insight into a phenomenon.

Question 9

What are two types of relationship/difference studies?

Answer 9

1. Correlational
2. Developmental:
   a. Cross-sectional
   b. Longitudinal/prospective
   c. Retrospective/ex post facto

Question 10

Define sampling frame

Answer 10

A list of the items or people forming a population from which a sample is taken.