research methods Flashcards
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7 research methods
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primary data secondary data cross sectional longitudinal meta-analysis case studies cross cultural
2
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primary data
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- directly by researcher
- up to date info
- high reliability
- time consuming
3
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secondary data
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- evidence by other researchers
- quicker
- unaware of validity and reliability
4
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cross sectional data
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- ppts diff age same time
- less time consuming
- individual differences
- cohort effect
5
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cohort effect
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research result is impacted by the characteristics of the cohorts
6
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longitudinal data
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- measured over specific time period at certain intervals
- time consuming
- high attrition rates
7
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meta-analysis
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- statistical data from multiple studies
- identify common effect
- improves estimates
- only selection of studies (bias)
- research aims and methodologies can be somewhat different
8
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case studies
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- descriptive research fro analysis of group or person
- good/specific/detailes
- not generalisable
- does not conduct empirical research
9
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cross cultural
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- study of behaviour and mental processes under different cultural conditions
- establish behaviour patterns
- highlights bio cause of AN
- subjectivity so lacks validity
