Research Methods in Psychology
15 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What type of research determines and reports the 'current status' of the subject of study?

  • Experimental research
  • Survey research (correct)
  • Ethnographic research
  • Case study research
  • Which type of research is focused on identifying cause-and-effect relationships between variables?

  • Experimental research (correct)
  • Single-subject research
  • Correlational research
  • Causal-comparative research
  • Which type of research is primarily used to identify relationships between variables, but not to establish causality?

  • Experimental research
  • Single-subject research
  • Correlational research (correct)
  • Causal-comparative research
  • Which type of research is typically used to study a single individual or a small group of individuals?

    <p>Single-subject research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research is often limited in terms of generalizability because it is focused on a specific context or population?

    <p>Qualitative research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary challenge when conducting controlled research with real people in educational research?

    <p>Addressing the complexity of real-world phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data is typically collected in qualitative research approaches?

    <p>Narrative and visual data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of survey research?

    <p>To determine the 'current status' of the subject of study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research is characterized by a strong focus on context and perspective?

    <p>Qualitative research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between quantitative and qualitative research approaches?

    <p>The type of data collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of correlational research?

    <p>To establish a relationship between variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research approach is often used to study phenomena in a specific context or population?

    <p>Case study research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of quantitative research approaches?

    <p>The assumption of a uniform, stable, and coherent world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research approach is often used to answer 'what' questions?

    <p>Qualitative research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key similarity between quantitative and qualitative research approaches?

    <p>The goal of gaining insights into phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Research Methods in Psychology
    43 questions
    Psychology Research Methods Quiz
    34 questions
    Psychology Research Methods Quiz
    39 questions
    Research Methods in Psychology
    36 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser