15 Questions
What type of research determines and reports the 'current status' of the subject of study?
Survey research
Which type of research is focused on identifying cause-and-effect relationships between variables?
Experimental research
Which type of research is primarily used to identify relationships between variables, but not to establish causality?
Correlational research
Which type of research is typically used to study a single individual or a small group of individuals?
Single-subject research
Which type of research is often limited in terms of generalizability because it is focused on a specific context or population?
Qualitative research
What is a primary challenge when conducting controlled research with real people in educational research?
Addressing the complexity of real-world phenomena
What type of data is typically collected in qualitative research approaches?
Narrative and visual data
What is the primary goal of survey research?
To determine the 'current status' of the subject of study
Which type of research is characterized by a strong focus on context and perspective?
Qualitative research
What is a key difference between quantitative and qualitative research approaches?
The type of data collected
What is the primary goal of correlational research?
To establish a relationship between variables
Which type of research approach is often used to study phenomena in a specific context or population?
Case study research
What is a key characteristic of quantitative research approaches?
The assumption of a uniform, stable, and coherent world
Which type of research approach is often used to answer 'what' questions?
Qualitative research
What is a key similarity between quantitative and qualitative research approaches?
The goal of gaining insights into phenomena
This quiz covers the basics of experimental research in psychology, including generalizability, single-subject designs, and experimental methods. Test your knowledge of research designs and methods in psychology!
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