Research Methods in Psychology

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Research Methods Revision Sheet

1. 📌 Essentials

  • Experiment: study manipulating variables to establish causality.
  • Observation: watching behaviors, either passive or active.
  • Survey: collecting data via questionnaires or interviews.
  • Case Study: in-depth analysis of a single entity over time.
  • Sampling: selecting participants to represent a population.
  • Correlation: measures relationship strength noation.
  • Types of Experiments: field (natural setting), quasi (no randomization), lab (controlled).
  • Types of Observation: non-participant, overt, covert, participant.
  • Types of Interviews: structured (fixed questions), unstructured (open-ended).
  • Sampling Methods: random, stratified, systematic, opportunity, volunteer, snowball, cluster.

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1. What distinguishes a quasi-experiment from a true experiment?

2. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a field experiment from a lab experiment?

3. Which type of experiment is conducted in a natural environment, emphasizing ecological validity?

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Experiments — types?

Field, quasi, and lab experiments

Experiment — definition?

Study manipulating variables to test causality.

Case Study — types?

Longitudinal and cross-sectional

Observation — role?

Watching and recording behaviors.

Survey — data types?

Quantitative and qualitative

Survey — purpose?

Collects data via questionnaires or interviews.

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