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Research Methods (Chapter 3) Flashcards

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What are Methods for Collecting Data?

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Observation ( structured/unstructured), survey/interview, standardized tests, & clinical interviews/case studies

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What is Involved in Observation?

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Lab, naturalistic, participants

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What are the Types of Observation?

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Structured & unstructured

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What are the Advantages of Observation?

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Provides good description of behavior, leads to global hypotheses, & no unnatural settings

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What are the Disadvantages of Observation?

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Lack of control & inability to explain cause & effect

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