6 Questions
What type of research focuses on collecting and analyzing non-numerical data?
Qualitative Research
Which research design involves manipulating one or more independent variables?
Experimental Research
What method involves collecting original data through direct observation or participation?
Primary Data Collection
What type of statistics summarizes and describes data?
Descriptive Statistics
What is the process of ensuring participants' identities and data are protected?
Confidentiality
What is the process of ensuring participants understand the research and its risks?
Informed Consent
Study Notes
Types of Research Methods
Qualitative Research
- Focuses on collecting and analyzing non-numerical data
- Explores attitudes, opinions, and behaviors
- Methods:
- Case studies
- Content analysis
- Ethnographic research
- Focus groups
- Interviews
- Observations
Quantitative Research
- Focuses on collecting and analyzing numerical data
- Examines relationships, patterns, and trends
- Methods:
- Experiments
- Surveys
- Questionnaires
- Correlational studies
- Quasi-experiments
Research Design
Experimental Research
- Manipulates one or more independent variables
- Measures the effect on the dependent variable
- Types:
- Laboratory experiments
- Field experiments
- Quasi-experiments
Non-Experimental Research
- Observes and analyzes existing data
- No manipulation of variables
- Types:
- Correlational studies
- Survey research
- Content analysis
Data Collection Methods
Primary Data Collection
- Collects original data through direct observation or participation
- Methods:
- Surveys
- Interviews
- Observations
- Experiments
Secondary Data Collection
- Uses existing data from external sources
- Methods:
- Literature reviews
- Archival research
- Content analysis
Data Analysis
Descriptive Statistics
- Summarizes and describes data
- Measures:
- Means
- Medians
- Modes
- Ranges
- Standard deviations
Inferential Statistics
- Makes inferences about a population based on a sample
- Methods:
- Hypothesis testing
- Confidence intervals
- Regression analysis
Research Ethics
Informed Consent
- Participants must understand the research and its risks
- Must give voluntary and informed consent
Confidentiality
- Protects participants' identities and data
- Ensures anonymity and privacy
Deception and Debriefing
- Researchers must avoid deceiving participants
- Participants should be debriefed after the study
Understand the different types of research methods, research design, data collection, and analysis in psychology, as well as the importance of research ethics. Learn about qualitative and quantitative research, experimental and non-experimental designs, and statistical analysis methods.
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